Open AccessStereoselectivity of C(3)-methylation of camphor and derivatives
Author(s) -
John H. Hutchinson,
T. Money
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
canadian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1480-3291
pISSN - 0008-4042
DOI - 10.1139/v84-326
Subject(s) - chemistry , stereoselectivity , methylation , camphor , stereochemistry , organic chemistry , biochemistry , gene , catalysis
Contrary to general expectations, kinetic methylation of camphor, 9-bromocamphor, or 9,10-dibromocamphor produces the 3-exo-methyl derivative as the major product.