The chemical conversion (IMAGE)

University of Münster

The chemical conversion

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The chemical conversion: a four-membered molecular ring (bicyclobutane, BCB) is inserted into a larger ring (thiophene), which is also aromatic. This results in a structurally complex bicyclic ring system. (top: schematic representation; bottom: chemical formulas)

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University of Münster – Glorius research group

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