CHED 380 |
| The Diels-Alder (DA) reaction, a powerful tool for creating six-membered ring systems, is significantly accelerated in water. However; solubility limitations diminish the utility of this solvent. We are exploiting the physical properties of high temperature water (T > 100 °C and P > 200 bar) to create a novel solvent replacement option. Manipulation of the temperature and pressure reduces the dielectric constant and other underlying physical properties of water to make it a reasonable solvent for Diels-Alder reactions. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Organic Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, 27 March 2006 Georgia World Congress Center -- Ex. Hall B4, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |