exo-2-norbornyl formate participates in ruthenium-catalyzed novel transformations of alkyl formates.
Purification Methods
Shake with NaHCO3 and distil it in vacuo (exo-borneol has m 124-126o). Alternatively mix the ester with formic acetic anhydride overnight and fractionate. [Beilstein 6 III 219.]
EXO-2-NORBORNYL FORMATE Preparation Products And Raw materials