Previous research has shown the use of a trifluoromethyl electron withdrawing group mediated gamma-silyl bridging. 1-trifluoromethylbicyclobutane was previously synthesized in high yields, however, the use of a trichloromethyl group yielded only elimination products. The corresponding compound with a mesityl electron withdrawing group in place of the trifluoromethyl group was thought to have higher burning capabilities. The synthesis of the mesitylcyclobutyl system is on going.

Electron withdrawing group variation on a bicyclic system

247th National Meeting (2014)

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