The generation and fate of strained, unsaturated, bicyclic hydrocarbons

Thesis/Dissertation · Wed Nov 25 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:10122630

Nathan, A

The first paper in this dissertation is a study of the gas-phase generation of bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-l-ene 1 and the structural determination-of its dimers. The literature review gives a historical perspective of Bredt olefins in general and studies of the [2.2.2] system 1 in particular. Additionally, approaches to generating bicyclo[2.2.2]octa-1,2-diene, a ``Bredt allene`` are discussed. The second paper is a study of the reactions of bicyclic vinylidenes. The literature review is a survey of vinylidenes and their reactions. Ring contraction and ring expansion reactions are discussed in terms of ring strain. Synthetic approaches to alternative vinylidene precursors are discussed.

• Research Organization: Ames Lab., IA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-82
• OSTI ID: 10122630
• Report Number(s): IS-T--1638; ON: DE93006244
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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CARBENES
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CONDENSED CYCLOALKANES
CYCLOALKENES
DIMERIZATION
SYNTHESIS