Abstract
Syn- and anti-1-methyltricyclo[4.1.0.04,6]heptan-2-ol derivatives (4a and 4b) have been prepared. Their buffered solvolyses in anhydrous 2,2,2- trifluoroethanol were studied. Anti dinitrobenzoate 4a solvolyzes to give mainly m-xylene and two trifluoroethyl ethers (5 and 6). Solvolysis of the syn mesylate 4b gives 6-methyl-1-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)tricyclo[4.1.0.03,5]heptane (7), the product of a solvent trapped cyclopropyl cation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7819-7822 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 10 1997 |