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The controlling function of the crystal lattice in many reactions in the solid state can be exercised by the rigid [2.2]paracyclophane spacer in photochemical processes in solution. For example, irradiation of the bisvinylogous cinnamophane 1 affords [5]ladderane 2 in good yield.
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Hopf et al. (1995) studied this question.
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