THE REACTIONS OF (+)-2- AND (+)-3-CARENES WITH THE RETENTION OF THE BICYCLIC FRAMEWORK

Abstract

Carane-type compounds have attracted attention in recent years due to their practical importance. This review is focused on describing the developments in the synthesis of trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptanes and their unsaturated analogues from monoterpenes (+)-2- and (+)-3-carenes published mostly during the last decade.

Keywords

• +)-2- carene
• (+)-3-carene
• trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptanes
• trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-enes
• organic synthesis