The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Electron-transfer reduction of bis (gem-dihalocyclopropyl) compounds. Evidence against the 1, 4-elimination-type remote ionization of the cyclopropylidene radical …

MJ Tremelling, S Kaur

Index: Tremelling, Michael J.; Kaur, Sarjit Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1983 , vol. 48, # 4 p. 615 - 617

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Abstract

Summary: The electron-transfer reduction of 4, 4, 8, 8-tetrachlorotricyclo [5.1. 0.03~ 5] octane with a deficiency of potassium metal in an NH3/THF medium at-78" C is reported. The only products of the reaction are starting material and the completely dechlorinated hydrocarbon, tricyclo [5.1. 0.03~ 5] octane. No partially reduced products containing one, two, or three chlorine8 were detected. These results are explained by a model in which the reaction ...