Abstract
The rotational pathway of the phenyl ring in N, 3,3-trimethyl-2-phenyl-4-piperidone has been determined by molecular mechanics calculations to be chair piperidone ⇋ twist-boat piperidone ⇋ phenyl rotation. The calculated barrier height for the process (ca. 63 kJ/mol) is in good agreement with the previously reported experimental value of 54 kJ/mol in a remotely substituted phenyl derivative determined by 1H DNMR. © 1986, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3951-3955 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1986 |