Trimethyl 6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-ols and 4-ones

Abstract

A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is H or alkyl and W is an optionally substituted unsaturated, cycloalkyl, secondary alkyl, aromatic or heterocyclic group, are useful as plant growth regulators and herbicides. The corresponding 6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-ols and 6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]-octan-4-ones are novel intermediates.

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