The carbocation derived from geranyl pyrophosphate is the biosynthetic precursor of not only camphor, but also limonene

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The carbocation derived from geranyl pyrophosphate is the biosynthetic precursor of not only camphor, but also limonene (Problem 68) and a-pinene (Chapter 4, Problem 46). Formulate mechanisms for the formation of the latter two compounds. 


Data From Problem 68

CH3 C. H;C CH2 Limonene

Data From Problem 46 Chapter 4

Several additional examples of naturally occurring molecules with strained ring structures are shown here.

 

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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