Mechanisms of Nucleophilic Attack at Carbon-Nitrogen Double Bonds. The Reaction of Benzohydrazonoyl Compounds With Methoxide Ion

Abstract

Rate data for the reaction of a number of benzohydrazonoyl compounds with methoxide ion are reported. The stereochemistry of the products was determined by h.p.l.c. The mechanism of the reactions and the stereochemistry of the products resulting from an addition-elimination mechanism are discussed.