Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Bowl-Shaped Aromatic Compounds

Abstract

This review provides a brief account of the methodology used for the synthesis of bowl-shaped aromatic compounds, illustrated by recent literature examples. Special attention is given to the latest developments such as surface-catalyzed cyclodehydrogenations, alumina-mediated ring closures, and the fold-in approach.

Key words

arenes - cyclophanes - fused-ring systems - heterocycles - macrocycles

• References and Notes


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