Benzocyclooctatetraene

Updated on Dec 16, 2024

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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.

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