Novel dehydrogenative condensation reactivity of rhenium sulfide with organic heterocyclic molecules

A novel catalytic dehydrogenative polymerization (CDHP) reaction was observed. The method leads to a new concept on the preparation of linear polyaromatic polymers. Specifically, we demonstrate this type of reaction in a synthesis of new quinoline oligomers. Experimentally, the reaction was carried...

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Published in:Solid state ionics 1989-02, Vol.32, p.988-992
Main Authors: Chiang, Long Y., Swirczewski, J.W., Passaretti, J.D., Chianelli, R.R.
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Language:English
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Summary:A novel catalytic dehydrogenative polymerization (CDHP) reaction was observed. The method leads to a new concept on the preparation of linear polyaromatic polymers. Specifically, we demonstrate this type of reaction in a synthesis of new quinoline oligomers. Experimentally, the reaction was carried out with neat 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) molecules in the presence of rhenium sulfide catalyst at the refluxing temperature of THQ, giving a high yield of products (>90%). The effect of the surface area of the rhenium sulfide in the reaction in terms of the product yield is discussed.
ISSN:0167-2738
1872-7689
DOI:10.1016/0167-2738(89)90388-3