Synlett 1993; 1993(6): 405-406
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22472
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Synthesis of 1,3,5-Tri(benzo[c]phenanthren-5-yl)benzene: A Potential Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Precursor to C60

M. John Plater*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Aberdeen University, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen AB9 2UE, Scotland
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

The title compound has been synthesised by the cyclotrimerisation of 5-acetylbenzo[c]phenanthrene using a silicon tetrachloride/ethanol mixture.

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