Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	The Question of Specific Activation of Organic Reactions by Microwaves [PDF]
AUTHORS	K.C. Westaway and R.N. Gedye 1995 30 4 219-230
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Abstract Four different organic reactions, where specific activation by microwaves has been suggested, have been investigated. In each case, the claim that microwave radiation activates organic molecules and leads to increased reaction rates has been shown to be unfounded. All the increased rates of reaction in the microwave oven reactions can be attributed to the increased reaction temperature. Key Words: Microwave, Specific activation, Organic synthesis, Heterocycles, Racemization.