One-step synthesis of isocorroles

A new method for the preparation of isocorroles has been developed based on the reaction of triphenylcorrole with DDQ. Regioisomer 7 where the interruption of the conjugation is at the 5 position, is reported for the first time.

Reaction of triarylcorroles with DDQ gives two isocorroles, with the interruption of conjugation at the 5 or 10 position, representing a facile synthetic route for the preparation these macrocycles.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide