Die Kristallstruktur des l, 6-8, 13-Bis-oxido-[14]-annulens

Crystals of 1,6-8, 13-bis-oxido-[14]-annulene are monoclinic, a = 9,29, b = 9,74, c = 11,46 Å, β = 90,0°, space group P 2₁/c, with 4 molecules in the unit cell. The structure has been solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares analysis of three-dimensional intensity data. The cis-configuration of the two oxygen bridges is confirmed, and the observed molecular parameters are in full accord with the aromatic properties of the molecule.     

ESR.-Untersuchungen an Radikal-Anionen des 1, 6-Imino-[10]annulens und seines N-Methyl-Derivats

The ESR.-spectrum of the radical anion of 1,6-imino-[10]annulene (II) has been recorded. Its hyperfine structure reflects the reduced symmetry (C_s) of the molecule, as compared with that (C_2v) of 1,6-methano- and 1,6-oxido-[10]annulenes (I and III, resp.). The coupling constants of the ring protons in II^? are intermediate between the corresponding values of I^? and III^?. The ESR.-spectrum of the radical anion of 1,6-methylimino-[10]annulene (IV) has also been obtained, but not analysed in detail. The relative stabilities of the radical anions of the four bridged [10]annulenes are: I^??II^? > III^? > IV^?. The main secondary product identified by ESR.-spectroscopy after the decay of II^?, III^? and IV^? is the naphthalene radical anion. A remarkable exception is IV, when reduced with sodium in 1,2-dimethoxyethane: in this case the ESR.-spectrum of the azulene radical anion is observed.     

ESR.-Spektrum des Radikal-Anions des [18]Annulen-1,4;7,10;13,16-trisulfids

The ESR spectrum of the radical-anion of [18]annulene-1,4;7,10;13,16-trisulfide (ATS) has been recorded. Its analysis yields six coupling constants for pair of equivalent protons indicating the lack of a threefold symmetry axis. A provisional assignment has been attempted which is based on calculated spinpopulations. Conformations of ATS and ATS^? are shortly discussed.     

13C-NMR.-Spektren von 3H-Benz[cd]azulen-3-onen

¹³C-NMR. Spectra of 3H-benz[cd]azulenc-3-ones ¹³C-NMR. Spectra of 7,9-dimethyl-3H-benz[cd]azulenc-3-one ( 2 ) and 7,9-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-3H-benz[cd]azulene-3-one ( 7 ) in CDCl³ and CF₃CO₂D are reported. The assignment of signals was achieved with the aid of selective proton decoupling, non-decoupled spectra and comparison with spectra of simple azulene-derivatives. The major localization of positive charge in the cationic 3-hydroxybenz-[cd]azulenium system was found in the six- and seven-membered ring, which suggests in accordance with calculated π-electron densities the structure of a benztropylium ion rather than a bridged azulenium ion.     

Planarisierung von tetrakoordiniertem Kohlenstoffatom. Synthese des überbrückten all-cis-[5.5.5.5]Fenestrans 13-Oxapentacyclo[5.5.2.11.7.04,15.010,15] pentadecan-14-on

Planarisation of Tetracoordinate Carbon Atom, Synthesis of the Brigded all-cis-[5.5.5.5]Fenestrane 13-Oxapentacyclo[5.5.2.1^1,7.0^4,15.0^10,15]pentadecan-14-one The synthesis of the ketolactone 23 from (Z,Z)-1,5-cyclooctadiene is reported. Transannular carben insertion, achieved via photolysis of the deprotonated (2,4,6-trisisopropylphenylsulfonyl)hydrazone of 23 gives the bridged all-cis-[5.5.5.5]fenestrane 3 .     

Einelektronen-Redox-Reaktionen von Octaphenyl[4]radialen: Erzeugung und ESR/ENDOR-Charakterisierung seines Radikal-Anions und Radikal-Kations

One-Electron Redox Reactions of Octaphenyl[4]radialene: Generation and ESR/ENDOR Characterisation of Its Radical Anion and Radical Cation The cyclovoltammograms of octaphenyl[4]radialene in DMF or THF at room temperature disclose each two quasireversible reduction and oxidation potentials at ?1.4 V/?1.7 V and +0.7 V/+0.9 V. Accordingly, both the radical anion and the radical cation can be generated: Ph₈C by K metal mirror reduction of a [2.2.2]cryptand containing THF solution, and Ph₈C by TI^3⊕(^?OOCCF₃)₃ oxidation in H₂CCl₂. Their ESR/ENDOR and General Triple spectra differ considerably in the number of resolved ¹H couplings (M^·?: 5 and M^·⊕: 3) as well as in their spectral widths (M^·?: a_1H 0.090 to 0.017 mT; M^·⊕: a_1H 0.066 to 0.023 mT) suggesting different changes in the D_2d structure of the neutral molecule on electron uptake or extrusion.     

Synthesis of [1]Benzopyrano[3,4-c][2]benzazepine-6, 8, 13(7H)-triones

Hitherto unknown [1] benzopyrano [3,4-c] [2] benzazepine-6,8,13(7H)-triones (4a-e) have been synthesized by the intramolecular cyclodehydration of N-(2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl) phthalamic acids (3a-e) obtained by the reaction of 3-amino coumarins (1a-e) with phthalic anhydride (2)