A FACILE SYNTHESIS OF n>CYCLOPHANES, IN WHICH AROMATIC RINGS ARE CONNECTED WITH -CH2-CO-CH2- BRIDGES

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)85832-3

The title compounds, I, were synthesized by the dialkylation of TosMIC, II, with appropriate bis(halomethyl) compounds, III, under phase-transfer condition, followed by acid hydrolysis.