Compound Q&A
How is (6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methanol (CAS: 515-00-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
![(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methanol](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/515/515-00-4-b43c.webp "(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methanol")
(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methanol is usually synthesized via a Curtius rearrangement of the corresponding dimethyl malonate ester. This process involves the use of a strong base like sodium hydride, followed by treatment with a diazomethane derivative. The reaction is carried out in anhydrous conditions to ensure high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
515-00-4
English Name
(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
Molecular Weight
152.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(C2CC=C(C1C2)CO)C
InChIKey
RXBQNMWIQKOSCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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