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Dienophile is a chemical term describing a molecule that contains a double or triple bond and reacts readily with a diene in a Diels-Alder reaction. The term is derived from "diene" and the Greek word "philos," meaning "loving," indicating its affinity for dienes. Dienophiles are characterized by electron-withdrawing groups attached to their double or triple bond, which make them more reactive in these cycloaddition reactions. Common examples of dienophiles include acrylates, maleic anhydride, and quinones. The nature of the dienophile, along with the diene, influences the regiochemistry and stereochemistry of the resulting cycloadduct. Understanding the reactivity of dienophiles is crucial in organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of cyclic and polycyclic compounds. The Diels-Alder reaction, involving a diene and a dienophile, is a powerful tool for forming six-membered rings and is widely used in the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals. The electron deficiency of the dienophile, often induced by carbonyl groups or other electron-withdrawing substituents, facilitates its interaction with the electron-rich diene.