The Synthesis and X-Ray Structure Analysis of an Unusual Bent Anthraquinone Based Coronand

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Subodh Kumar, Geeta Hundal, Vandana Bhalla, Maninder Singh Hundal and Harjit Singh


Abstract

The phase transfer catalyzed cyclisation of 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone with bis(2-bromoethyl) ether provides an unusual bent anthraquinone based coronand.


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