Yu Liu, P. Lu, Ying-Sheng Huang
Jul 7, 2021
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Synthesis
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Abstract We reported here a facile synthesis of dibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene-5,11(6H,12H)-diones via dimerization of benzocyclobutenones in the presence of simple base via the elusive benzocyclobutenone anion. The temperature effect played a crucial role in the dimerization reaction. Further synthesis of 5,11-disubstituted dibenzo[a,e]cyclooctenes (dibenzo[a,e][8]annulenes) from dibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene-5,11(6H,12H)-diones was also explored.