Porphyrins. VII. The synthesis of porphyrins by the Rothemund reaction

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  • GBGm Badger
    Gm Badger
  • RJRa Jones
    Ra Jones
  • RLRl Laslett
    Rl Laslett
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Abstract
Three meso-tetra(o-substituted phenyl)porphins have been prepared by the Rothemund reaction, and a by-product has been isolated from one reaction mixture. The mechanism of the Rothemund reaction is discussed.