All Diels-Alder reaction articles
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ArticleWater microdroplet chemistry enables catalyst-free Diels–Alder reaction
‘Quasi-benzyne’ radical drives exotic reactivity
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ResearchMolecular cage seizes control in tetradehydro Diels–Alder reaction
Elegant method dodges harsh reaction conditions to assemble polycyclic scaffolds from simple linear precursors
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ResearchDiels-Alder reaction directly observed under the microscope
Simple ring-forming reaction followed on a surface for the first time using scanning probe microscopy
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ResearchDiels–Alder study casts doubt on innate endo-selectivity
New evidence questions the Alder endo rule of simple Diels–Alder reactions
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ResearchChiral benzyne made with single handedness for the first time
First enantioenriched aryne atropisomer can create chiral nanographene and anthracene structures
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ResearchRetro-Diels–Alder study links solvent viscosity to reaction rate under microwave heating
New study helps to establish the parameters for microwave-specific rate enhancements observed in certain reactions
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ResearchNMR findings suggest solution to enhanced diffusion dispute
Energy release rate may solve the puzzle of why the phenomenon is seen in some systems but not others
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ResearchFirst reaction on carbon nanobelts creates largest ever iptycene
Diels-Alder reactivity signals that carbon nanobelts could be useful building blocks for large macrocyclic carbon-based structures
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ResearchFirst natural Diels–Alder enzyme discovered in mulberry tree
Enzyme beats most synthetic catalysts when it comes to enantioselective intermolecular [4+2] cycloadditions
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ResearchMystery of whether or not kekulene is superaromatic unravelled after 41 years
Second-ever synthesis and first atomic resolution images of superbenzene reveal its electronic nature
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ResearchElectric field flicks switch for bond breaking reaction
Proof that electrostatics can selectively power up one reaction in a multistep process
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ResearchChunky catalyst mimics enzyme to tackle tough reactions
Tricky Diels–Alder reactions or Mukaiyama aldol additions – a bulky chiral catalyst can do them all by squeezing substrates into its chiral pocket
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FeatureCan we control reactions with electric fields?
Think beyond the hot plate and stirrer – the consequences could be revolutionary, says Joshua Howgego
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ResearchPolymers undergo molecular metamorphosis
Post-synthesis shape changes can be driven by temperature
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ResearchElectrostatic field powers up reaction rate
Applying electrical potential to Diels-Alder system confirms prediction of catalytic effect that defies received chemical wisdom