1,2-Cyclobutanedione Explained

1,2-Cyclobutanedione is an organic compound with the formula . It is one of two isomers of cyclobutanedione, the other being 1,3-cyclobutanedione. It is prone to polymerization. It is prepared by desilylation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsiloxy)cyclobutene.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. 10.15227/orgsyn.060.0018 . 1,2-Cyclobutanedione . Organic Syntheses . 1981 . 60 . 18 . Denis . J. M.. Champion . J. . Conia . J. M..