2012Organic LettersRequires access

The Longest Polyene

Muhammad Zeeshan, Hans‐Richard Sliwka, Vassilia Partali, Ana María Mendoza Martínez

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A microwave assisted Wittig reaction allowed the synthesis, in good yields, of the longest polyene so far recorded with 27 conjugated double bonds. The synthesis of this stable, well-soluble polyene represents a noteworthy step in the direction of ultimate λ(max).

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A microwave assisted Wittig reaction allowed the synthesis, in good yields, of the longest polyene so far recorded with 27 conjugated double bonds. The synthesis of this stable, well-soluble polyene represents a noteworthy step in the direction of ultimate λ(max).

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A microwave assisted Wittig reaction allowed the synthesis, in good yields, of the longest polyene so far recorded with 27 conjugated double bonds. The synthesis of this stable, well-soluble polyene represents a noteworthy step in the direction of ultimate λ(max).

Key concepts: Polyene, Chemistry, Wittig reaction, Conjugated system, Double bond, Stereochemistry, Combinatorial chemistry, Organic chemistry

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