ISSN:
1572-9001
Keywords:
Thermodynamic stability
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4,5-dihydro-1,3-dioxepins
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4,7-dihydro-1,3-dioxepins
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13C NMR
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17O NMR
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The relative thermodynamic stabilities of 4,7-dihydro-1,3-dioxepin (4,6-dioxacycloheptene, 1a) and 4,5-dihydro-1,3-dioxepin (3,5-dioxacycloheptene, 1b), and of a number of their 2-substituted derivatives, have been determined by base-catalyzed chemical equilibration in DMSO solution. Without exception, the 4,5-dihydro isomer is the dominating species at thermodynamic equilibrium. The relative stability of the b form is promoted by the presence of a single alkyl group on C-2, whereas two alkyl groups on C-2 have an opposite effect. In general, the thermodynamic parameters ΔH m Θ and Δ Sm Θ , of isomerization vary unexpectedly with the pattern of substitution at C-2. These trends appear to be derived from significant substituent-induced conformational changes in the b isomer, as suggested by 13C and 17O NMR chemical shift data.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1022099002667
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