Synthesis 1996; 1996(11): 1261-1276
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-4400
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Photochemical Synthesis of Macrocycles

Axel G. Griesbeck* , Andreas Henz1 , Joachim Hirt1
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität zu Köln, Greinstr. 4, D-50939 Köln, Germany, Fax +49(221)4705057
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Photochemical methods are described by which macrocyclic ring systems can be synthesized. Ring transformations, cyclization and substitution reactions which are initiated by homolytic cleavage or by electron transfer steps are highly valuable for the design and generation of complex medium- and large-ring molecules.

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