Fig. 5: The reactivities study of 2a and the direct synthesis of compounds 4a–4j.
From: Synthesis of metalla-dual-azulenes with fluoride ion recognition properties

a Nucleophilic addition of 2a with versatile nucleophiles (NaOH, PhNH2, and NaSR”). b X-ray structures for 4a, 6a, and 6b (drawn with 50% probability level) and the selected bond lengths (Å). c Direct synthesis of –OH substituted products 4a–4j by reaction of 1 with various alkynes.