Theoretical study of the vinyl allene oxide to cyclopent-2-en-1-one rearrangement: mechanism, torquoselectivity and solvent effects

Authors :: Lopez, Carlos Silva
Faza, Olalla Nieto
York, Darrin M.
de Lera, Angel R.
Dolling, Ulf H.
McMasters, Daniel R.
Kress, Michael H.
McNamara, James M.
Source :: Journal of Organic Chemistry. May 28, 2004, Vol. 69 Issue 11, p3635, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The characterization of two distinct competing mechanistic pathways for the rearrangement of vinyl allene oxides to cyclopent-2-en-1-ones is described. The concerted transition structure is shown as a monorotatory ring closure with concomitant epoxide ring opening

Subjects :: Transition state (Chemistry) -- Observations
Chemistry, Organic -- Research
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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