Orientation in Base-Promoted 1, 2-Elimination Reactions. Influence of β-Alkyl and Leaving Groups upon the Threshold for Base Steric Effects

Richard A. Bartsch, Rita A. Read, David T. Larsen, Debra K. Roberts, K. Jane Scott, Bong Rae Cho

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Abstract

Orientation is reported for eliminations from 2-butyl iodide and tosylate, 4-methyl-2-pentyl iodide and tosylate, and 4, 4-dimethyl-2-pentyl tosylate promoted by oxy anion bases in dimethyl sulfoxide. The level of base complexity which is necessary for the onset of base steric effects is influenced by the 0-alkyl group, but not the leaving group. A syn elimination pathway is apparent for the formation of trans-4, 4-dimethyl-2-pentene from 4, 4-dimethyl-2-pentyl tosylate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1176-1181
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume101
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1979 Feb 1
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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