Cycloaddition vs. conjugative Michael-type addition of 2-ethoxy-3-morpholinobuta-1,3-diene with nitroolefins

Abstract

The reactivity of the title dienamine towards conjugated nitroolefins has been investigated. With 1-nitrocyclopentene carbocyclic products largely predominated, whereas with 1-nitrocyclohexene only Michael-type products were formed. The behaviour of β-nitrostyrene was found to be dependent on the reaction conditions used.

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