Retro-Diels–Alder reaction

Overview

The retro-Diels–Alder reaction (rDA reaction) is the reverse of the Diels–Alder (DA) reaction, a [4+2] cycloelimination. It involves the formation of a diene and dienophile from a cyclohexene. It can be accomplished spontaneously with heat, or with acid or base mediation.

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