Studies on cyclo-octanes. Part II. 1,4-Disubstituted cyclo-octanes.
Abstract
The reaction of cyclo-oct-4-enecarboxylic acid (I) with sulphuric acid is reported: an improved preparation of the lactone of 4-hydroxycyclo-octanecarboxylic acid and its conversion into 1,4-dimethylenecyclo-octane are described together with the chemical and light absorption properties of the latter.