Norcarane, or bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, is a colorless liquid. It is an organic compound prepared using the Simmons–Smith reaction, by the action of diiodomethane and a zinc-copper couple on cyclohexene in diethyl ether.[1]
An example of the Simmons-Smith reaction
References
- ^ a b Smith, R. D.; Simmons, H. E. "Norcarane". Organic Syntheses; Collected Volumes, vol. 5, p. 855.