Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Organometallic Cyclynes: Novel Nanoscale, Carbon-Rich Topologies

A combination of Pd- and Cu-catalyzed couplings make the half-wheels (see left and middle picture; Cp=C5H5) and the seco-wheel (right) shown here accessible. Single-crystal structures of all three target molecules have been obtained. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2002/z18746_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.