Year: 1972
Type: article
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.
Source: Canadian Journal of Chemistry
DOI: 10.1139/v72-062
Authors: Helen H. J. MacDonald, Robert J. Crawford
Institution: University of Alberta
Language: English
Topic: Chemical Reaction Mechanisms
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1984938510