Problems and exercisesPyrolytic syn eliminations
Exercise 1
The S-methyl xanthate of trans-2-methylcyclohexanol is heated to 200 °C. Which alkene is formed mainly? And if the cis isomer is used?
Exercise 2
Propose a synthesis of styrene and N,N-dimethylhydroxylamine from N,N-dimethyl-2-phenylethylamine. What advantage does this reaction have over the Hofmann elimination?