title: The reductive aromatization of tridecacyclene.
abstract: The radical anion and dianion of tridecacyclene (C48H24, 1) have been prepared by reduction with potassium metal. Analysis of the solid-state structure of the dipotassium salt of the dianion (3) reveals evidence of increased aromatic character within the structure's central 8-membered ring despite preservation of the tub-like shape inherent to its neutral parent.
authors.affiliation: The University of Vermont, Department of Chemistry, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA. Adam.Whalley@uvm.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Sumy
authors.affiliation: Swiss Light Source, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Aaron D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Finke
authors.affiliation: The University of Vermont, Department of Chemistry, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA. Adam.Whalley@uvm.edu.
authors.forename: Adam C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Whalley