Question

The A ring ( Section 3.16 ) of cortisone, a steroid, is formed by a Diels–Alder reaction using the two reactants shown here. What is the product of this reaction?

The C ring of estrone (a steroid) is formed by a Diels–Alder reaction using the tworeactants shown here. What is the product of this reaction?

Short answer

The cyclo addition reaction of diene with a dienophile yields a cyclo hexene.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1: Diels-Alder reaction:

The cyclo addition reaction of diene with a dienophile yields a cyclo hexene.

Final answer