title: The reaction of N-methyl-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione with tetracyclopropylethylene. Formation of an unusual meso-ionic product and its rearrangement to the diazetidine.
abstract: The reaction of N-methyl-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione and tetracyclopropylethylene results in the quantitative formation of a meso-ionic compound. The formation of this unusual compound is likely the result of the unique conformational and steric properties of the cyclopropyl groups which inhibit the expected reaction pathways. The meso-ionic compound undergoes an unprecedented rearrangement to the diazetidine upon warming to 55 degrees C.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Florida International University, University Park, Miami, Florida 33199, USA.
authors.forename: Duk Kyung
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Kevin E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: O'Shea