First synthesis of 25,26-bridged thiacalix[4]crowns by the use of a 25,26-O-disiloxanediyl-capped p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene
Abstract
The first and facile synthesis of 25,26-bridged thiacalix[4]crowns (2a–f) is disclosed by treatment of readily available 25,26-O-tetraisopropyldisiloxanediyl-capped p-tert-butylthiacalix[4]arene (3) with difunctional alkylating agents (5a–f) and subsequent desilylation.