Inductive Effects through Alkyl Groups – How Long is Long Enough?

Abstract

Abstract The influence of the length of alkyl substituents on various kinetic, thermodynamic, and spectroscopic properties of 4‐(dialkylamino)pyridines has been determined by using a combination of experimental and theoretical methods. The chain‐length dependence of these properties has subsequently been analyzed by using a quantitative model for through‐bond inductive effects.