The Racemization and Geometrical Isomerization of Oxiranes
- 1 February 1972
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Chemistry
- Vol. 50 (3) , 428-433
- https://doi.org/10.1139/v72-062
Abstract
Optically active trans-2-phenyl-3-p-tolyloxirane and cis-2-phenyl-3-p-tolyloxirane were synthesized and the kinetics of their racemization and geometrical isomerization were studied.The slower rate of racemization of the cis-isomer compared with that of the trans is attributed to the conrotatory opening of the oxirane ring.Keywords
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