Synthesis, properties and crystal structures of rigid porphyrins fused with bicyclo[2.2.2]octene units

Abstract

Porphyrins fused with bicyclo[2.2.2]octene frameworks are prepared; the bicyclo[2.2.2] units rigidify the porphyrin ring to maintain planar conformations in solution.

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