Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1992, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (4): 117-119.

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PREPARATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE CAMPHOR

Li Yunlong, Chen Qingzhi, Yang Guoli, Cao Shulin, Cai Xiaojun, Liu Yaoquan   

  1. Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Guangzhou 510650
  • Received:1992-01-06 Revised:1992-03-09 Published:1992-08-10 Online:1992-08-10

Abstract: Optically active camphor(3) was synthesized in rational yield via dehydrogenation of n-borneol (2α) which was a natural product or obtained via hydration of 2-pinene(1) by one step. The dehydrogenation was carried out in the presence of Zn-laden catalyst, in gasphase,with6ut use of any solvents. The camphor obtained possesses almost the same optical pureness as its starting material-natural n-borneol or 2-pinene.

Key words: camphor, optical activity, dehydrogenation, synthesis