On the Diels-Alder dimerisation of cross-conjugated trienes

Toombs-Ruane, Henry; Pearson, Emma; Paddon-Row, Michael; Sherburn, Michael

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On the Diels-Alder dimerisation of cross-conjugated trienes

Date

2012

Authors

Toombs-Ruane, Henry

Pearson, Emma

Paddon-Row, Michael

Sherburn, Michael

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

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.