Synthesis and Reactions of Heptacyclo6.6.0.0(2,6).0(3,13).0(4,11).0(5,9).0(10,14) tetradecane- HCTD Cage Compounds

摘要

Heptacyclo[6.6.0.0(2,6).0(3,13).0(4,11).0(5,9).0(10,14)] tetradecane, HCTD is a distinct class of carbocyclic cage molecule which features the uniquely fused eight five-membered rings. The HCTD molecular frame is synthesized through the transition metal-catalyzed dimerization of two norbornadiene units. Post-assembly modifications of HCTD molecular frames have delivered diversely functionalized HCTD derivatives suitable for further modification.