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Synlett 2026; 37(01): 76-80
DOI: 10.1055/a-2655-3036
DOI: 10.1055/a-2655-3036
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Published as part of the Cluster Alkynes in Organic Synthesis
Tetraethynylmethane: A Quest for the “Dutch Diamond”
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Part of this research was supported by an FSE Research Grant (2022-04) by the University of Groningen.
Abstract
Tetraethynylmethane is an elusive building block that has motivated generations of organic chemists to provide an efficient synthesis. Despite being thermally unstable, several reports have culminated in its effective synthesis, and initial applications as porous material were described. However, the uniqueness of this molecule has not reached its full potential, both from a synthetic and applied point of view.
Publication History
Received: 08 June 2025
Accepted after revision: 14 July 2025
Accepted Manuscript online:
14 July 2025
Article published online:
04 September 2025
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