Abstract: | Abstract Polymers as reagents in organic synthesis may offer certain advantages over low molecular weight reagents. Examples given include cyclization reactions, Dieckmann reactions, acylation and alkylation of active methylene esters, intrapolymeric reactions, hydrogenation of cyclic olefins, and hydrolysis of esters. The influence of cooperative effects and hydrophobicity on the self-acceleration and allosteric effects on some of these reactions is discussed. |