CH3-deprotonation of 9-methylanthracene under mild conditions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 7;52(31):5440-2. doi: 10.1039/c6cc01261b.

Abstract

The chromophore building-block 9-methylanthracene is selectively deprotonated at the methyl group and activated for reactions with electrophiles.

MeSH terms

  • Anthracenes / chemistry*
  • Coloring Agents / chemistry*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Protons*

Substances

  • Anthracenes
  • Coloring Agents
  • Protons
  • 9-methylanthracene