Organic reaction mechanisms. 1997 : an annual survey covering the literature dated December 1996 to November 1997

2,4,4,6-Tetrabromo-2,5-cyclohexadienone (1, TABCO) is an efficient and chemoselective catalyst for the acetalization (and transacetalization) of carbonyl compounds and for the preparation of acetonides from epoxides and acylals from aldehydes. Includes such mechanisms as addition and elimination reactions, nucleophilic and electrophilic aromatic substitutions, and molecular rearrangements. Each chapter deals with specific reaction types, reviewing the previous year's developments in the area. It is extensively referenced to previous volumes and primary journals Includes mechanisms such as addition and elimination reactions, nucleophilic and electrophilic aromatic substitutions, and molecular rearrangements. Each chapter, in this book, deals with specific reaction types.