Abstract
The one-pot reaction of Mn(OAc)3 with two equivalents of 6-(pyridine-2-ylhydrazonomethyl)phenol (Hphp) in methanol leads to a unique leuco-verdazyl-type ring. The remarkable cyclodimerization reaction is proposed to involve a number of one-electron oxidative steps mediated by Mn3+ ions, as well as a very uncommon 1,2-radical aryl migration and a nucleophilic attack of the solvent, i.e. methanol.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1361-1365 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Dalton Transactions |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 4 Dec 2009 |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2010 |