The endiandric cascade

21 Dezembro 2016, 14:00 • Christopher David Maycock

Molecular orbitals and their visualisation. HOMO and LUMO MOs and their interactions. Cycloadditions and electrocyclic reactions in 4, 6, and 8 pi systems.
Electrocyclisation: Rotatory and disrotatory cyclisations. Synthesis of the endiandric acids using similar intermediates. Reactions and tricks for the selective protection of hydroxyl groups. (Nicolau)