The reaction of acetophenone enol ethers with benzoquinone [Eq. (a)] furnishes functionalized [6]helicenes easily, quickly, in high yields, and on a large scale. This reaction has many advantages over alternative synthetic routes such as the photocyclization of stilbenes.
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