Abstract
Electrophilic ring opening of trans-2-phenylcyclopropylamine·HCl occurs at the distal (C2-C3) bond. This is consistent with weakening of the distal bond by the σ-withdrawing ammonium group and charge-charge repulsive effects in the transition state.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8922-8926 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 6 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |