Efficient synthesis of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophenes (EDOT) by Mitsunobu reaction

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2002-10-16 DOI: 10.1039/B207640C

Abstract

Using the Mitsunobu reaction as a key step, a general and efficient method for the synthesis of EDOT monomers has been developed. Novel substituted EDOTs and the first chiral derivatives were generated in high yields.

Graphical abstract: Efficient synthesis of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophenes (EDOT) by Mitsunobu reaction
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