Structure of the (-)-alcohol obtained in the oxidation of 3-carene with oxygen in presence of chromic anhydride

Abstract

1. The dienic (-)-alcohol obtained in the oxidation of 3-carene with oxygen in presence of CrO3 is probably m-mentha-4,6-dien-2-ol. 2. Among the products of the oxidation of 3-carene with oxygen in presence of chromic anhydride, in addition to those found previously [1], carvacrol and m-cymen-6-ol were found. © 1966 Consultants Bureau Enterprises, Inc.