Stilbúinn

Stilbúinn is a naturally occurring crystalline solid that is a form of benzocyclobutene. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H10. The structure of stilbúinn features a benzene ring fused to a cyclobutene ring. It is an isomer of other benzocyclobutene derivatives. Stilbúinn can be synthesized through various organic chemical reactions, often involving cyclization processes. Its physical properties include being a solid at room temperature with a relatively high melting point. The compound has been studied for its chemical reactivity, particularly its propensity to undergo ring-opening reactions under certain conditions, often yielding styrene derivatives. Research into stilbúinn and related compounds is part of broader investigations into strained ring systems and their chemical behavior. Its applications are primarily within the realm of academic research and organic synthesis, serving as a building block or intermediate in the creation of more complex molecules. It is not widely used in industrial applications due to its specialized nature and the typical costs associated with its synthesis.