Preparation of 2-Oxabicyclooct-5-ene, 1,4-Dimethyl-2-oxabicyclooct-5-ene, and 6-Oxabicyclooct-3-ene

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/bcsj.63.2444

Three bicyclic olefins having an allylic oxygen atom (see title) were prepared.Of those, 2-oxa-bicyclo<2.2.2>oct-5-ene could not be isolated in its pure state due to the volatility of the compound.The other two, however, could be isolated.