Unusual base-induced ring-opening reactions of the bis-tosylhydrazones of dibenzobicyclo[2.2.2]octadiene-2,3-dione and acenaphthenequinone

Authors:
  • JNJuzo Nakayama
    Juzo Nakayama
  • TSTsunehiko Segiri
    Tsunehiko Segiri
  • RORyuji Ohya
    Ryuji Ohya
  • MHMasamatsu Hoshino
    Masamatsu Hoshino

Abstract
Unusual KOH-induced ring-opening reactions of the bis-tosylhydrazones of dibenzobicyclo[2.2.2]octadiene-2,3-dione and acenaphthenequinone are described.