Bicyclooctanes are bicyclic organic compounds. The parent compounds, which have little significance per se, have the formula C8H14. These ring systems have received considerable scrutiny. The parent molecules are all colorless, as expected for saturated hydrocarbons.
| Parent Bicyclooctane | Registry number (RN) | melting point (°C) | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicyclo[3.3.0]octane | 694-72-4 | -30 | dodecahedrane |
| Bicyclo[3.2.1]octane | 6221-55-2 | 133-134 | gibberellin[1] |
| Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane | 280-33-1 | 168-170 | triptycene |
| Bicyclo[4.2.0]octane | 28282-35-1 | ||
| Bicyclo[4.1.1]octane | 7078-34-4 | ||
| Bicyclo[5.1.0]octane | 16526-90-2 |
References
- ^ Presset, Marc; Coquerel, Yoann; Rodriguez, Jean (2013). "Syntheses and Applications of Functionalized Bicyclo[3.2.1]octanes: Thirteen Years of Progress". Chemical Reviews. 113 (1): 525–595. doi:10.1021/cr200364p. PMID 23082820