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Chemistry of Proximal π-Bond Systems. Part II. Synthesis of 2,3-Dimethylenebicyclo[2.2.2]octa-5,7-diene

Canadian Journal of Chemistry · 1974 · 45 citations · 0 references

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Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryHeterocyclic CompoundsMacrocycle SynthesisOrganic SynthesisBond SystemsBonding In Aromatic SystemsConjugated DienesHeterocyclic MaterialsHeterocyclic Reactivity

Abstract

The new C 10 H 10 hydrocarbon, 2,3-dimethylenebicyclo[2.2.2]octa-5,7-diene (7), has been synthesized. Diels–Alder additions to 7 afford a useful route to annelated barrelenes.