Advances in Alicyclic Chemistry

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume 1

The Mechanism of the Diels-Alder Reaction

I. Introduction

II. Electronic Effects

III. Theoretical Predictions of Relative Rate

IV. Catalysis

V. Solvent Effects

VI. Steric Effects

VII. Isomerization Studies

VIII. Kinetic Pressure Effects

IX. Kinetic Isotope Effects

X. Conclusions

XI. Supplement

Fulvenes

Introduction

I. Preparation and Formation

II. Structure and Physical Properties

III. Reactions

IV. Theoretical Investigations

Envoi

Small Ring Bicyclo [n.m.0] Alkanes

I. Introduction

II. Bicyclo [1.1.0] butanes

III. Bicyclo [2.1.0] pentanes

IV. Bicyclo [3.1.0] hexanes

V. Bicyclo [2.2.0] hexanes

VI. Bicyclo [3.2.0] heptanes

Author Index

Subject Index