179. Synthesis and structure of functionalized cyclododecadiynes and -dienes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/hlca.19960790811

The cyclododecadiynes 3b-d, 8b-d, and 10b-c with functionalities in two propargylic positions, as well as the monofunctionalized diyne 13b have been prepared from simple open-chain building blocks. In the DMPU (= N,N′-dimethylpropyleneurea)-assisted ring-closing alkylation of 1,7-diynes, the twelve-membered ring compounds have been prepared in yields of 16-55%. The preparation of the diene-diyne 15 and the cyclododeca-5,11-diyne-1,4-dione 18 are described.