abstract |
A process for the preparation of 1,5-dimethylbicyclo[3,2,1]octan-8-ol is described wherein 1,5-dimethyl-1,5-cyclooctadiene is reacted with a carboxylic acid in the optional presence of acid catalyst to form the corresponding ester of 1,5-dimethylbicyclo[3,2,1]-octan-8-ol which is subsequently hydrolyzed or alcoholyzed to the alcohol product. |