Question

Predict the Diels-Alder product for each reaction below. Make sure to show both Endo- and Exo-products if two are possible. If enantiomers are formed, you only need to show one. (1 points): (a) (0.25 points) ÇO2Me heat = A CO Me (b) (0.25 points) CN El heat = A CO2Me CN (c) (0.25 points) ÇO Me IN heat = A CO Me (d) (0.25 points) Hint: Cyclopentadiene can dimerize via Diels-Alder reaction: heat = A + Chemical Formula: C10H12 2

Answer 1

The Diels-Alder products for each reaction are as follows:

(a) CO2Me + heat = A CO Me

In this reaction, the Diels-Alder product is a cyclohexene derivative. This can be either the endo-product or the exo-product, depending on the orientation of the substituents on the diene and dienophile.

(b) CN + El heat = A CO2Me CN

In this reaction, the Diels-Alder product is a cyclohexene derivative. This can be either the endo-product or the exo-product, depending on the orientation of the substituents on the diene and dienophile.

(c) CO Me + IN heat = A CO Me

In this reaction, the Diels-Alder product is a cyclohexene derivative. This can be either the endo-product or the exo-product, depending on the orientation of the substituents on the diene and dienophile.

(d) Cyclopentadiene can dimerize via Diels-Alder reaction: heat = A + Chemical Formula: C10H12

In this reaction, the Diels-Alder product is a dimer of cyclopentadiene. This is a cyclodecadiene derivative, which can be either the endo-product or the exo-product, depending on the orientation of the substituents on the diene and dienophile.