Triplex Diels-Alder reactions of beta-methylstyrenes. Density functional investigation of pion-pion interactions

The (4+2) cycloaddition of an electron-rich diene to an electron-rich dienophile may be catalyzed by irradiation of a cyanoarene. This reaction is shown to proceed through an intermediate ternary excited state complex (triplex) and is therefore called the triplex Diels-Alder reaction. Evidence is presented demonstrating the ability of this process to catalyze the additions of acyclic dienophiles to a cyclic diene. Furthermore, this reaction is found to occur with a high degree of syn stereospecificity.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry, Organic

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Hartsough, David Scott

Contributors dc:contributor

• Schuster, Gary B.

• Chemistry, Organic

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1991 Hartsough, David Scott

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9210829
(UMI)AAI9210829

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19435