Abstract
A Hammett study of the reactions of carbenadibenzocycloheptane with para-substituted styrenes indicates that this carbene adds to the styrenes as a weak ambiphile. Evidence is obtained that reaction from both singlet and triplet states of this carbene can be observed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 434-438 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry