The synthesis and properties of a series of strong but hindered organic bases

Authors:
  • DBDerek H. R. Barton
    Derek H. R. Barton
  • JEJohn D. Elliott
    John D. Elliott
  • SGStephen D. Géro
    Stephen D. Géro

Abstract
A series of highly hindered N1,N2N2,N3,N3-penta-alkylguanidines has been synthesised from inexpensive starting materials; these strong bases show interesting effects in organic synthesis.