Synlett 2005(16): 2407-2419  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-917087
ACCOUNT
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Recent Developments in the Chemistry of Quinoneimides

Vijay Nair*, R. Dhanya, C. Rajesh, S. Devipriya
Organic Chemistry Division, Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum 695019, India
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Publication History

Received 18 May 2005
Publication Date:
21 September 2005 (online)

Abstract

This account describes the developments in quinoneimide chemistry during the last two decades, emphasizing the addition of weak nucleophilic systems leading to cycloadducts in most cases.

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Synthesis and Stability

  • 3 Chemistry of Quinoneimides

  • 3.1 Addition Reactions of Quinoneimides

  • 3.2 Cycloaddition/Cyclization Reactions of Quinoneimides

  • 4 Conclusion

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Nair, V.; Dhanya, R. unpublished results.