On the Diels-Alder dimerisation of cross-conjugated trienes

Henry Toombs-Ruane, Emma L. Pearson, Michael N. Paddon-Row, Michael S. Sherburn*

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    Abstract

    The first general synthesis of 1-substituted [3]dendralenes has led to the discovery that conjugating groups significantly enhance the rate of Diels-Alder dimerisation relative to both the parent [3]dendralene and to other substituted systems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)6639-6641
    Number of pages3
    JournalChemical Communications
    Volume48
    Issue number53
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 6 Jun 2012

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