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
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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