On the Diels-Alder dimerisation of cross-conjugated trienes.
The first general synthesis of 1-substituted [3]dendralenes has led to the discovery that conjugating groups significantly enhance the rate of Diels-Alder dimerisation relative to both the parent [3]dendralene and to other substituted systems.
Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology, Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.
Henry
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Toombs-Ruane
Emma L
EL
Pearson
Michael N
MN
Paddon-Row
Michael S
MS
Sherburn