Talk:Allan–Robinson reaction

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I added a brief overview of the reaction, showing the reagents and conditions necessary. I also wrote a mechanistic overview of how the reaction proceeds through each transition state. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mpizzuto15 (talk • contribs) 19:40, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mpizzuto15 - Thanks for your additions. Here are some things to consider improve your contribution, should you choose to edit them yourself.

Figure edit: Please use "ACS Document 1996" settings on ChemDraw as they provide uniform font and more aesthetically pleasing bond/label ratios. Also remove the large font above the scheme. The caption should be sufficient.
You show carbonate as the base used for enolization, but describe the use of hydroxide. Is there a range of bases that can be used for the Allan-Robinson Reaction? This may be a good addition to the article.
Please review your description of the mechanism. Some of the language used is inaccurate based on the scheme that is provided.

I am happy to help edit, if you'd like! Mclaughl (talk) 14:29, 27 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mpizzuto15 - This is a nice addition and I like how concise you are in your edits. Some things to consider.

As Emily said the 1996 format in chemdraw, a very easy switch just copy and paste it over into the new format. Also I would find it and I'm sure others would find it useful to just highlight one or two examples of how this reaction is actually utilized in research. Finally I see that you dont mention anything about the R-groups. Do they both have to be aromatic for the anhydride or just one? What are some limitations with the R-groups. Just a few quick edits that could make the page a little more helpful for people. Great work on this page so far! Mm9656 (talk) 20:24, 27 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Please do not use English language inside an image, we eventually want to re-use all images in de other-language wikipedia's V8rik (talk) 17:12, 28 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]