Self-replication in a Diels–Alder reaction

Abstract

The Diels–Alder reaction between ene 1 and diene 2 at 23 and 40 °C shows sigmoidal characteristics for the formation of product 3 and a response to added 3 that indicates that it is an efficient catalyst for the reaction.

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