Transition structures for the oxy-ene reaction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Apr 12;58(30):4751-4754. doi: 10.1039/d2cc00687a.

Abstract

An overlooked pericyclic reaction between allyl alcohols and alkenes to form carbonyl compounds is analyzed. It combines the characteristic features of the Alder-ene reaction and of the oxy-Cope rearrangement. This oxy-ene reaction could be involved in biosynthetic pathways.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Biosynthetic Pathways*

Substances

  • Alkenes