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Synthesis, Characterization, and Theory of [9]-, [12]-, and [18]Cycloparaphenylene: Carbon Nanohoop Structures

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The first synthesis and characterization of [9]-, [12]-, and [18]cycloparaphenylene was demonstrated utilizing a novel aromatization reaction. We refer to these fascinating structures as "carbon nanohoops" due to their structural similarity to carbon nanotubes. Additionally, we have utilized computational methods to understand the unique properties of these fully conjugated macrocycles.

Source: Journal of the American Chemical Society

DOI: 10.1021/ja807126u

Authors: Ramesh Jasti, Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Jeffrey B. Neaton, Carolyn R. Bertozzi

Institutions: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Molecular Foundry, University of California, Berkeley

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500