Iminium ion catalysis: use of the alpha-effect in the acceleration of the Diels-Alder reaction.
The alpha-effect can be used in the acceleration of the Diels-Alder reaction between a series of dienes and electron deficient dienophiles using iminium ion catalysis, providing a novel molecular scaffold capable of performing this class of catalytic process.
Cavill
Julie L
JL
Department of Chemistry, Cardiff University, PO Box 912, Cardiff, UK CF10 3TB.
Peters
Jens-Uwe
JU
Tomkinson
Nicholas C O
NC