The Journal of Organic Chemistry· 2026Q2
(Hetero)Adamantane Synthesis: A Triple Alkylation Reaction
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Short summary
A new triple alkylation reaction provides a convergent and expedient synthesis for (hetero)adamantanes, including those with tetrel bridgeheads (C, Ge).
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Key points
- Developed a novel triple alkylation reaction for synthesizing (hetero)adamantanes.
- The new method is convergent and expedient, unlike traditional linear syntheses.
- Successfully synthesized diamondoid tripods with carbon and germanium bridgeheads.
- This breakthrough facilitates access to diverse (hetero)adamantane-based molecules.
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Abstract
(Hetero)adamantanes containing tetrel bridgeheads (C, Si, and Ge) are important structures in surface and chemical sciences. Syntheses of diamondoid structures generally occur in a linear fashion, often using harsh conditions. These limitations make it difficult to access diverse (hetero)adamantane-based molecules with interchangeable functional groups for broad applications. The discovery of an expedient and convergent methodology for the synthesis of diamondoid scaffolds is described. The convenient synthetic route proceeding via a triple alkylation reaction represents a breakthrough in accessing the adamantane molecular class. Applications of this transformation to diamondoid tripods containing tetrel bridgeheads (C- and Ge-) were explored.
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Field: Inorganic Chemistry
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