Synthesis of crown and lariat ether compounds

Abstract

The following thesis describes the design and synthesis of crown and lariat ether compounds for two purposes. The first objective is to compare a synthetic route to dibenzocrown ethers with a method developed earlier by J. C. Lee. The second goal is to synthesize a new type of proton-ionizable lariat ether. To access the degree that starting materials affect crown ether yields in cesium ion-assisted cydizations, a synthetic route developed by Lee will be followed with different combinations of reactants. The effect on yield will be examined.