Synthesis 2011(24): 4077-4083  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289610
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Microwave-Assisted Solvent-Free Diels-Alder Reaction - A Fast and Simple Route to Various 5,6-Substituted Norbornenes and Polychlorinated Norbornenes

Milan Dejmek, Hubert Hřebabecký, Michal Šála, Martin Dračínský, Radim Nencka*
Gilead Sciences & IOCB Research Centre, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., Flemingovo nám. 2, 16610 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Publication History

Received 12 October 2011
Publication Date:
18 November 2011 (online)

Abstract

A series of 5,6-substituted norbornenes and 5,6-substituted polychlorinated norbornenes was prepared by using a microwave-assisted Diels-Alder reaction. This procedure proved very versatile, fast, and with an easy workup step, and therefore suitable even for large-scale synthesis.