A modified synthesis of tellurophene using NaBH4 to generate sodium telluride

Daniel P. Sweat, Chad E. Stephens

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    Abstract

    A modified synthesis of tellurophene by reaction of diacetylene with sodium telluride is described. The primary modification involves the convenient in situ generation of sodium telluride by reduction of tellurium metal with NaBH4 in water.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)2463-2464
    Number of pages2
    JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
    Volume693
    Issue number14
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jul 1 2008

    Keywords

    • 1,4-Dichloro-2-butyne
    • Diacetylene
    • Sodium telluride
    • Tellurophene

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Biochemistry
    • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Materials Chemistry

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