Abstract

The dienic condensation of 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopentadiene with maleic anhydride proceeds stereospecifically in relation to the configuration of the substituent in position 7 (the bridge) forming bicyclo[2.2.1] heptene derivatives: the ratio of the 7-syn-methyl- and 7-anti-methyl isomers (in relation to the double bond) corresponds to 3.5:1, respectively.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.