C 3 v (Trimethyl) p ‐(Benzyloxy)calix[6]arene: A Versatile Platform for the Synthesis of Functionalized C 3 v Calix[6]arenes

• Published in: European journal of organic chemistry Vol. 2010; no. 11; pp. 2199 - 2205
• Main Authors: Huc, Vincent, Guérineau, Vincent
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01-04-2010
• ISSN: 1434-193X; 1099-0690
• DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.200901281

Partial methylation of
p
‐(benzyloxy)calix[6]arene leads to the corresponding trimethylated
C
3
v
derivative. This compound was used for the synthesis of new functional calixarenes. The presence of the
p
‐(benzyloxy) substituent allows this new
C
3
v
derivative to be directly oxidized to the tris(quinone). These new
C
3
v
derivatives open the way to new supramolecular receptors, bearing easily derivatized hydroxy groups at the upper rim position.