| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a functionalized cyclooxane of formula I, n n n Wherein R, R 1 , R 2 , m, n1, and n2 are as defined herein, and include (i) a cyclodecane oxide of formula II in the presence of a rhodium hydrogenation catalyst. Reaction with substituted acetylene of formula (ii) n n n The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a bicyclic oxirane obtained by reacting a vinylcyclodecane which is obtained according to the process with (bis)cyclodecane which is obtained according to the process. |