ISSN 0894-3230 Short Communications Biphenylene: stabilization or destabilization? (pages 263–266) Ilie Fishtik Article first published online: 23 MAR 2011 | DOI: 10.1002/poc.1751 Benzoannelation significantly increases the stability of cyclobutadiene. As a result, biphenylene is a stable, aromatic species. Abstract Full Article (HTML) PDF(184K) References Supporting Information Research Article..