Synthesis and X-Ray structure analysis of 13,17-bis(2-methoxycarbonylethyl) -12,18-bis(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-2,2,8,8,20-pentamethylisobacteriochlorin

Colin L. Gibson, Michael J. Doyle, Paul R. Raithby, Alan R. Battersby

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Abstract

An improved synthesis is developed for the crystalline isobacteriochlorin 5 which carries a 20-methyl group. X-Ray analysis shows that the molecule 5 is substantially puckered in contrast to a close relative lacking the 20-methyl group which is planar.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1893-1895
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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