Synthesis of (± )- (E)-2,6-dimethyl-6-hydroxy-2,7-octadienoic acid, its methyl ester and (± )- (E)-2,6-dimethyl-octa-2,7-diene-1,6-diol over solid support using microwave

Abstract

A simple, exceedingly mild, ecofriendly and efficient methodology for the synthesis of (±)-(E)-2,6-dimethyl-6-hydroxy-2,7-octadienoic acid, its methyl ester and (±)-(E)-2,6-dimethyl-octa-2,7-diene-1,6-diol by utilization of microwave energy has been achieved.