Reaction Scheme
conjugated diene + dienophile -> cyclohexene derivativeThermal reaction; electron-rich dienes and electron-poor dienophiles are common.
Primary reaction SMILES: C=CC=C.C=CC=O>>O=CC1C=CCCC1
Organic reaction
Diels-Alder Reaction
The Diels-Alder reaction is a concerted [4+2] cycloaddition between a conjugated diene and a dienophile, forming cyclohexene frameworks with predictable stereochemical outcomes.
Two Common Examples
Butadiene + ethene
Classic teaching example forming cyclohexene.
Cyclopentadiene + maleic anhydride
Common lab example showing endo selectivity.
MolDraw Use
Use MolDraw to show diene geometry, dienophile substituents, stereochemistry, and cycloaddition products.