A versatile key synthon for the syntheses of ligands potentially suited for the preparation of μ-phenoxo dimetallic complexes with two non equivalent complexation sites

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(94)88214-2

The synthon S, easily prepared in two steps (65% yield) from 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol, may allow the syntheses of various dinucleating ligands bearing two chemically different coordination environments. The preparation of the dinucleating lig