Bibenzyl Explained

Bibenzyl is the organic compound with the formula (C6H5CH2)2. It can be viewed as a derivative of ethane in which one phenyl group is bonded to each carbon atom. It is a colorless solid.

Occurrences

The compound is the product from the coupling of a pair of benzyl radicals.[1]

Bibenzyl forms the central core of some natural products like dihydrostilbenoids[2] and isoquinoline alkaloids. Marchantins are a family of bis(bibenzyl)-containing macrocycles.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Divalent lanthanide derivatives in organic synthesis. 1. Mild preparation of samarium iodide and ytterbium iodide and their use as reducing or coupling agents. Girard, P. . Namy, J. L. . Kagan, H. B. . Journal of the American Chemical Society. 1980. 102. 8. 2693–8. 10.1021/ja00528a029.
  2. Book: The biochemistry of the stilbenoids . John Gorham . Motoo Tori . Yoshinori Asakawa . Springer . 1995 . 0-412-55070-9 .
  3. The chemistry of macrocyclic bis(bibenzyls). Natural Product Reports. 1995. 12. 69–75. 10.1039/NP9951200069. Keserű. G. M.. Nógrádi. M..

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