Corannulene synthesis via the pyrolysis of silyl vinyl ethers

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)00588-6

The bis(trimethylsilyl enol ether) derived from 7,10-diacetylfluoranthene undergoes pyrolysis to afford corannulene. This is important in cases where the usual precursor, the bis(chlorovinyl) derivative, is not accessible from the diketone.