An efficient synthesis of dinaphthothiophene derivatives

• Main Authors: Karoon Sadorn, Warapon Sinananwanich, Jetsuda Areephong, Chakkrapan Nerungsi, Chalayut Wongma, Chaveng Pakawatchai, Tienthong Thongpanchang
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18889

A short and efficient synthesis of dinaphthothiophene and its derivatives was achieved by employing oxidative photocyclization of the corresponding dinaphthyl sulfides as a key step. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.