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Title: Diels–Alder reaction
Post by: orange on April 17, 2015, 02:07:06 AM
Hi everybody

I would like to gain insight about Diels–Alder reactions. which compound among these are more suitable for Diels–Alder reactions?

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylen and  1,4-Dichloro-2-butyne and  cis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/aldrich/195707?lang=en&region=AU

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/aldrich/d59607?lang=en&region=AU

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/aldrich/d62004?lang=en&region=AU

thank you in advance

Title: Re: Diels–Alder reaction
Post by: Babcock_Hall on April 17, 2015, 09:18:17 AM
What two kinds of unsaturated compounds are used in a Diels Alder reaction, and what properties do they need to have?
Title: Re: Diels–Alder reaction
Post by: orange on April 17, 2015, 09:44:31 AM
I need a strong electrophile compound containing halogen. What are your suggestions?
Title: Re: Diels–Alder reaction
Post by: Babcock_Hall on April 17, 2015, 10:10:20 AM
The dienophile should have one or more electron withdrawing groups, but they don't have to halogens.
Title: Re: Diels–Alder reaction
Post by: Enthalpy on April 20, 2015, 01:15:23 PM
The halogens may be welcome in a subsequent step, though. Chlorides are also cheap and mass available.