Synthesis of Azulenequinones Fused with Thiophene and Furan. -The bromination of 1,5-and 1,7-azulenequinones (I), (IV) and (VII) fused with thiophene or furan ring is studied. After hydrolytic work-up azulenediones are isolated as the products. -(MATSUO, H.; FUJIMORI*, K.; OHTA, A.; KAKEHI, A.; YASUNAMI, M.; NOZOE, T.; Heterocycles 61 (2003) Special Issue, 271-279; Dep. Chem., Fac. Sci., Shinshu Univ., Asahi, Matsumoto 390, Japan; Eng.) -Mais 17-095