Abstract
Optically active methylethylisobutylacetaldehyde, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-2-carboxaldehyde and apocamphane-1-carboxaldehyde have been decarbonmonoxylated to the corresponding hydrocarbons. From these events, it is concluded that an alkyl free radical is incapable of sustaining optical activity, is not prone to rearrangement and is not of prohibitively high energy when situated in a bridgehead.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3000-3001 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 1952 |
Externally published | Yes |