Abstract
Base-catalyzed isomerization of trans-3-methoxy-1-phenylpropene yields stereospecifically as the initial product cis-1-methoxy-3-phenylpropene. This is caused by the (intermediate) formation of the cis-1-methoxy-trans-3-phenylallyl anion (I), which is energetically favored over the trans-isomeric anion (II). The NMR spectra of I and II are described. [on SciFinder (R)]
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 32-36 |
| Journal | Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1970 |