Abstract
Proximally O,O′-disiloxane-bridged calix[4]arene (1) was treated with benzyl bromide in the presence of Cs2CO3 to afford, after desilylation, anti-O,O′-dibenzylcalix[4]arene (4a) in 90% yield. Chromatographic separation of its diastereomeric (S)-2-methoxy-2-(1-naphthyl)propionic esters allowed the first optical resolution of this kind of dialkylated calix[4]arenes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 320-321 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Apr 5 |