A new type of anion receptor: pyrrolyl quinones?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2013-12-18 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA46594B

Abstract

The synthesis of a novel 2-dipyrrolyl-2,5-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone is described, and its interactions with fluoride were characterized. An unprecedented interaction between fluoride anions and the quinone ring was observed.

Graphical abstract: A new type of anion receptor: pyrrolyl quinones
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