34480-05-2Relevant articles and documents
Cyclooctatetraene dianion from 1,5-cyclooctadiene. A synthesis in the presence of naphthalene radical anion
Simons, Leslie H.,Lagowski
, p. 1771 - 1773 (2007/10/03)
A novel synthesis of cyclooctatetraene dianion from 1,5-cyclooctadiene (1,5-COD) is described. The reaction of the potassium-naphthalene adduct with 1,5-COD proceeds at room temperature over 3 days in heptane/tetrahydrofuran to produce the target compound.