Benzocyclooctatetraene Explained
Benzocyclooctatetraene is a polycyclic hydrocarbon with chemical formula, composed of fused a benzene ring and a cyclooctatetraene ring. Only the 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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