Dipole moments, molar Kerr coefficients, and structures of certain substituted bicyclo[2, 2, 2] octenes and their epoxy derivatives

1. Dipole moments and molar Kerr coefficients of a number of substituted bicyclo[2, 2, 2]octenes and their epoxy derivatives were measured. 2. The axes of the ellipsoids of polarizability of the carbon-carbon double bond, the oxide and five-membered anhydride rings were calculated. 3. In the oxidation of bicyclooctenes possessing an endo-oriented methyl group or anhydride ring, exo-oxides are formed, while in the oxidation of endo-cyano-derivatives a mixture of exo- and endo-oxides in a 4:1 ratio is formed. © 1969 Consultants Bureau