The enophile in the Alder ene reaction can also take the form of an aldehyde, ketone, or imine. In such scenarios, the reaction yields β-hydroxy- or β-aminoolefins as products. However, these compounds can exhibit instability under the reaction conditions. At elevated temperatures, typically exceeding 400°C, a reverse reaction called the Retro-Ene Reaction can occur.
Although the Alder ene reaction and the Prins Reaction differ mechanistically, they can yield similar outcomes.
图1 :反应