Abstract:
1. Lantadene A was subjected to dry distillation yielding:
(a) A lactone, C₆H₈O₂, B.P. 200°C./650 mm. Hg, probably
"Terelactone".
(b) A crystalline product, M.P. 125°C. which has not yet been
investigated further.
(c) A resinous compound C₁₇H₂₆O₃, M.P. 125°C.
2. Zinc-dust distillation of Lantadene A gives a product C₂₃H₃₂O₂,
B.P. 75°C.