Chemistry Letters · 2010 · 90 citations · 100 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryOrganometallic ChemistryCoordination ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryHeterocyclic CompoundsOrganic Electronic MaterialsOrganic SynthesisHeterocycle FunctionalizationHost-guest InteractionsMolecular RotorsOrganic Photovoltaics
Abstract The family of triptycene derivatives have special structures, unique electrochemical and photochemical properties and have been found versatile for materials chemistry, in host–guest interactions and as molecular rotors. This present review summarizes the synthesis of triptycene and derivatives and their use in synthesis and as ligands.
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T. Ross Kelly, Harshani De Silva, Richard A. Silva · Nature · 1999 · 800 citations