Continuous flow photocyclization of stilbenes - scalable synthesis of functionalized phenanthrenes and helicenes.

ABSTRACT: A continuous flow oxidative photocyclization of stilbene derivatives has been developed which allows the scalable synthesis of backbone functionalized phenanthrenes and helicenes of various sizes in good yields.

SUBMITTER: Lefebvre Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3778414 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature