The synthesis and chemistry of dehydroannulenes and their benzannelated analogs, although extensively explored during the Sondheimer era, 1 has experienced a vigorous resurgence over the last few years. 2, 3 Much of the renewed interest can be attributed to the recognition that these compounds can potentially serve as precursors for a variety of technologically important, carbon-rich molecular and polymeric systems, such as novel ...
[Bell, Michael L; Chiechi, Ryan C; Johnson, Charles A; Kimball, David B; Matzger, Adam J; Brad Wan; Weakley, Timothy J.R; Haley, Michael M Tetrahedron, 2001 , vol. 57, # 17 p. 3507 - 3520]