Norbornadiene → 2,6-Bis(4-hydroxyphenylthio)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane

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Reaction Steps

To the reactor of Example 1 was added 66 grams of 4-mercaptophenol, 100 ml. toluene and 24.1 grams of 2,5-norbornadiene. The mixture was reacted for 2.5 hours at 70° C. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and after 16 hours the white solid was filtered and washed with benzene. The product contained 17.9% sulfur and had a melting point of 142°-146° C.

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