Intramolecular Photochemical Reactions of Bichromophoric 3-(Alkenyloxy)phenols and 1-(Alkenyloxy)-3-(alkyloxy)benzene Derivatives. Acid-Catalyzed Transformations of the Primary Cycloadducts
摘要:
Irradiation of 3-(alkenyloxy)phenols and 1-(alkenyloxy)-3-(alkyloxy)benzene derivatives, at lambda = 254 nm in acidic media, yields benzocyclobutenes, 3-alkylphenols, 3-alkylanisols, and 4-alkyl-1,2-dialkyloxybenzenes depending on the substitution pattern of the aromatic ring and the olefinic side chain. The final products are derived from an intramolecular [2 + 2] photocycloaddition and acidic rearrangements from a common intermediate.
Oligomers as Intermediates in Ring-Closing Metathesis
摘要:
Oligomerization is kinetically favored in RCM reactions catalyzed by RuCl2(PCy3)(IMes)(=CHPh), for a range of unhindered , alpha,omega-dienes leading to large or medium-sized rings, even at dilutions designed to minimize intermolecular reaction. Reversible metathesis (i.e., ethenolysis) is inhibited by rapid volatilization of ethylene. At appropriately high dilutions, however, the RCM products are efficiently liberated by backbiting.