Abstract
A simple synthetic procedure for preparation of 1,4-dioxanes or 1,3-dioxolanes from styrene oxides is described. Electron-donating groups on the aromatic ring of the styrene oxides were found to favour formation of 1,4-dioxanes while electron-withdrawing groups favoured formation of 1,3-dioxolanes. Antibacterial activities of the prepared cyclodimers are reported.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 299-304 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia |
| Volume | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |