| Abstract: | Self-Organization of Molecules by Covalent Bonds: Selective Tetramerization of a p -Quinodimethane A simple and efficient synthesis of paracyclophane derivatives based on self-organization of a quinodimethane is described. Treatment of dibromides 5a – d with mercury afforded in high yield the macrocyclic compounds 6a – d . Interestingly, these compounds change the color on grinding and heating, from colorless to violet. The structure of 6a – d was determined by spectroscopic analyses. Single-crystal structure analysis of 6b and 6c confirmed the proposed structure. |
