Use of conformational constraints, induced by different ortho-substitu
ents in 1-allyloxy-2-(substituted)methylbenzenes, where the substituen
t is a 1,3-dipole such as the azide or 3-oxidopyridinium group, can be
employed to accelerate the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. In thi
s manner cycloadditions that otherwise do not proceed can be forced to
react.