Compound Q&A
How is 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane (CAS: 8007-12-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane (CAS: 8007-12-3) can be synthesized via a Wittig reaction from norbornyl methyl ether and methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide. Other methods include cyclohexene epimerization with a chiral catalyst. This process yields a mixture that can be purified by distillation, with good selectivity and high yield.
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CAS No
8007-12-3
English Name
2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene-norbornane;(4R,6R)-4-isopropyl-1,6-dimethyl-cyclohexene;(2R,4R)-4-isopropyl-2-methyl-1-methylene-cyclohexane
Molecular Formula
C32H56
Molecular Weight
440.8 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CCl
InChIKey
LLPXXXJSNSMISE-PHIZCRGKSA-N
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