Novel aromatic systems. Part X. Some aspects of the chemistry of 2,3-dihydroxybenzocycloheptenes
Abstract
Some reactions of 3-methoxybenzocyclohepten-2-one are described and its n.m.r. spectrum is discussed. Hydride reductions of various derivatives of 2,3-dihydroxybenzocycloheptenones have been carried out and the products identified. A convenient synthesis of 5-aryl-3-methoxybenzocyclohepten-2-ones is reported.