Regiospecificity. A Useful Terminology in Addition and Elimination Reactions

Alfred Hassner

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

105 Scopus citations

Abstract

The prefix regio is proposed to complement that of stereo to describe orientational or directional preference in reaction specificity and selectivity involving bond making or breaking. Examples of regiospecific and regioselective additions, eliminations, ring opening, and cycloadditions are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2684-2686
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume33
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 1968
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Regiospecificity. A Useful Terminology in Addition and Elimination Reactions'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this