title: Non-metal-catalysed intramolecular alkyne cyclotrimerization reactions promoted by focussed microwave heating in batch and flow modes.
abstract: A number of oligomeric alkynes underwent [2 + 2 + 2] intramolecular trimerization to afford arenes under metal-free conditions using focussed microwave heating.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, UK CB2 1EW.
authors.forename: Steen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saaby
authors.forename: Ian R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Baxendale
authors.forename: Steven V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Ley