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Synthesis 1996; 1996(6): 669-686
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-4295
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SN2’ and ”SN2’ Like” Ring Openings of Oxa-n-Cyclo Systems

Simon Woo, Brian A. Keay*
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary T2N 1N4, Alberta, Canada, Fax +1(403)2841372; E-mail keay@acs.ucalgary.ca
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The scope and limitations of reactions involving attack of nucleophiles and reagents at the double bond of oxa-n-cyclo systems, that result in migration of the double bond and opening of the oxabridge, are reviewed.

SN2’ reaction - ring opening - allylic rearrangement - oxabicyclo - oxatricyclo