Macrocycles containing tin. Two syntheses of 1, 1, 6, 6, 11, 11, 16, 16-octaphenyl-1, 6, 11, 16-tetrastannacycloeicosane and a synthesis of 1, 1, 6, 6-tetraphenyl-1, 6-distannacyclodecane

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/om00073a039

The title syntheses are described. The synthetic and purification and analytical methods employed are of general utility for the preparation and functionalization of members of this class of compounds.