π-Facial Selectivity of Diels-Alder Reactions

Top Curr Chem. 2010:289:183-218. doi: 10.1007/128_2008_44.

Abstract

Diels-Alder reaction is one of the most fundamental and important reactions for organic synthesis. In this chapter we review the studies of the π-facial selectivity in the Diels-Alder reactions of the dienes having unsymmetrical π-plane. The theories proposed as the origin of the selectivity are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cycloaddition Reaction*
  • Stereoisomerism