Course id: 66221

Pericyclic Reactions: Electrocyclic Reactions

This VLU introduces electrocyclic reactions as a class of pericyclic reactions. Their stereochemistry and selection rules are explained in detail using various examples and animations.

Learning objectives

  • Introduction to electrocyclic reactions as a subset of pericyclic reactions
  • Stereochemistry of electrocyclic reactions

Rating

Learning Time: 20 min

Difficulty: intermediate

Premises

  • Basics of organic stereochemistry
  • Introduction to pericyclic reactions

Continuative Learning Units

Keywords

electrocyclic reaction, pericyclic reaction, conrotatory, disrotatory

Authors

Dr. Torsten Winkler, Prof. Dr. Rainer Herges

Translators: Guenter Grethe

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