Kinetic and Thermodynamic Control of Organic Reactions: Facts and Uncertainties

Authors

  • O. Paleta Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

Keywords:

kinetic control, thermodynamic control, thermodynamic stability, additions to buta-1,3-diene, regioselectivity, isomer adducts, enolate equilibria, confusing descriptions, unambiguous terms

Abstract

The discussion review is dealing with the regioselectivity of organic reactions yielding mixtures of two (or three) constitutional position isomers. Its aim is to warn the readers of chemistry textbooks or internet didactic texts against an inaccurate or even misleading interpretation of the experimental facts. The data on additions to buta-1,3-diene or enolate equilibria cited from original papers are presented. As a conclusion, exact terms describing the reactions are given.

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Published

2020-12-15

How to Cite

Paleta, O. (2020). Kinetic and Thermodynamic Control of Organic Reactions: Facts and Uncertainties. Chemické Listy, 114(12), 829–840. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3753

Issue

Vol. 114 No. 12 (2020)

Section

Articles