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Benzocyclooctatetraene

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Benzocyclooctatetraene

Benzocyclooctatetraene is a polycyclic hydrocarbon with chemical formula C12H10, composed of fused a benzene ring and a cyclooctatetraene ring. Only benzene ring is aromatic in this compound.

Method to preparation

  • ring-opening of benzotricyclooctadiene
  • ultraviolet irradiation of benzobicyclo[2.2.2]octatriene
  • 1,2-dehydrocyclooctatetraene method.

    • References

    Benzocyclooctatetraene Wikipedia
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