Benzocyclooctatetraene

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.

See also

• Heptalene

References