A new non-nitrogenous precursor of dimethylcarbene has been synthesized. Photolysis of 10,10'-dimethyltricyclo[4.3.1.0(1,6)]deca-2,4-diene in solution with 254 nm light produces dimethylcarbene. Previously unknown intermolecular reactions of dimethylcarbene have been observed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
A new non-nitrogenous precursor of dimethylcarbene has been synthesized. Photolysis of 10,10'-dimethyltricyclo[4.3.1.0(1,6)]deca-2,4-diene in solution with 254 nm light produces dimethylcarbene. Previously unknown intermolecular reactions of dimethylcarbene have been observed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.