文摘
The Diels鈥揂lder (DA) reaction channel of the thermal C2鈥揅6 (Schmittel) cyclization of enyne鈥揳llenes is studied computationally and experimentally evaluating the influence of temperature on product ratios. Remote substituents at the alkyne terminus influence the mechanism of the C2鈥揅6/DA cyclization steering it either to a stepwise or a concerted course. Temperature independent product ratios, selectivity of product formation, and computational results obtained at (U)BLYP/6-31G(d) level unveil a mechanism that is strongly controlled by nonstatistical dynamics.