Before we start talking about naming bicyclic compounds, let’s first go over some terminology for their classification. Bicyclic compounds are a specific type of polycyclic compounds, classified as compounds that contain more than one ring with at least two common … Read more
When a cyclic diene is used in the Diels-Alder reaction, a bridged bicyclic compound is formed: This looks ordinary until we draw the product from a side view, which reveals some nice structures and interesting features of the … Read more
The Chair is the most stable, most important, and common conformation of cyclohexane, so knowing how to draw it (them – there are two chair conformations), is an essential skill you will need to know throughout your journey in organic … Read more
