1978 年 36 巻 3 号 p. 206-221
Benz [α] anthracenes are well-known as a carcinogen, although the activity is much dependent on their substituents. In this review is described the synthesis of substituted benz [α] anthracenes. Recent advances in one step synthesis of benz [α] anthracene skeleton by photo- and thermal-Diels-Alder type reaction are also discussed.