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Synthesis 1972; 1972(10): 517-525
DOI: 10.1055/s-1972-21910
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Progress in Hydroazulene Synthesis

James A. MARSHALL*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60201, U.S.A.
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12 September 2002 (online)

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Recently developed stereoselective synthetic routes to hydroazulenes are reviewed. Three principal synthetic approaches have been employed: 1. Rearrangements of bicyclic compounds containing cyclohexane rings; 2. Cleavage of tricyclic compounds; 3. Olefin cyclizations.