Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement
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The Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement is a variant of the Claisen rearrangement in organic chemistry that converts allylic alcohols and amides into γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement canonical | 3 |
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Target entity: Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement Context triple: [Albert Eschenmoser, knownFor, Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement]
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Barton reaction
The Barton reaction is an organic photochemical transformation that converts nitrite esters into δ-nitroso alcohols via intramolecular hydrogen abstraction and radical rearrangement.
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Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
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Buchwald–Hartwig amination
The Buchwald–Hartwig amination is a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–nitrogen bonds by coupling aryl (or vinyl) halides with amines, widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
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Suzuki coupling
Suzuki coupling is a widely used palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–carbon bonds between organoboron compounds and organic halides, fundamental in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry.
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E.
Sharpless epoxidation
Sharpless epoxidation is a landmark asymmetric oxidation reaction in organic chemistry that enables the enantioselective conversion of allylic alcohols to epoxides using chiral catalysts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement Target entity description: The Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement is a variant of the Claisen rearrangement in organic chemistry that converts allylic alcohols and amides into γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement.
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A.
Barton reaction
The Barton reaction is an organic photochemical transformation that converts nitrite esters into δ-nitroso alcohols via intramolecular hydrogen abstraction and radical rearrangement.
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B.
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
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C.
Buchwald–Hartwig amination
The Buchwald–Hartwig amination is a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–nitrogen bonds by coupling aryl (or vinyl) halides with amines, widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
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D.
Suzuki coupling
Suzuki coupling is a widely used palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–carbon bonds between organoboron compounds and organic halides, fundamental in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry.
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E.
Sharpless epoxidation
Sharpless epoxidation is a landmark asymmetric oxidation reaction in organic chemistry that enables the enantioselective conversion of allylic alcohols to epoxides using chiral catalysts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Claisen rearrangement variant
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[3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement ⓘ organic reaction ⓘ |
| application |
natural product synthesis
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stereocontrolled C–C bond formation ⓘ synthesis of γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl building blocks ⓘ |
| bondCleavage | C–O bond cleavage in imidate or amide acetal ⓘ |
| bondFormation | new C–C bond at γ-position ⓘ |
| bondReorganization | [3,3]-sigmatropic shift ⓘ |
| category | named reaction in organic chemistry ⓘ |
| conditions | thermal conditions ⓘ |
| developedBy | Albert Eschenmoser ⓘ |
| drivingForce | formation of conjugated carbonyl system ⓘ |
| field | organic chemistry ⓘ |
| governingRules |
Woodward–Hoffmann rules
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surface form:
Woodward–Hoffmann rules for pericyclic reactions
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| keyIntermediate |
amide acetal
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imidate ester ⓘ |
| limitation | requires formation of suitable imidate or amide acetal precursor ⓘ |
| mechanism | concerted pericyclic process ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Albert Eschenmoser ⓘ |
| notation | [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement of imidates or amide acetals ⓘ |
| product |
γ,δ-unsaturated amides
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γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds ⓘ γ,δ-unsaturated esters ⓘ |
| reactionClass |
Ireland–Claisen rearrangement
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surface form:
Claisen-type rearrangement
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| reactionType |
pericyclic reaction
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sigmatropic rearrangement ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Claisen rearrangement
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Ireland–Claisen rearrangement ⓘ Claisen rearrangement ⓘ
surface form:
Johnson–Claisen rearrangement
Overman rearrangement ⓘ |
| scope | broad range of allylic substrates ⓘ |
| selectivity | predictable regiochemistry ⓘ |
| startingMaterial |
allylic alcohol-derived amides
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allylic alcohol-derived imidates ⓘ allylic alcohols ⓘ allylic amides ⓘ |
| stereochemicalOutcome | chirality transfer from allylic center ⓘ |
| stereochemistry | stereospecific rearrangement ⓘ |
| thermodynamicFeature | irreversible under typical conditions ⓘ |
| transitionState | six-membered cyclic transition state ⓘ |
| usesReagent |
N,N-dialkylformamides or related amide acetals
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orthoformates or formamides to generate imidates ⓘ |
| yearDescribedApprox | 1960s ⓘ |
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Subject: Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement Description of subject: The Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement is a variant of the Claisen rearrangement in organic chemistry that converts allylic alcohols and amides into γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement.
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Albert Eschenmoser