Question

summarize the structural elucidation of alpha terpeniol​

Answer 1

Answer:

α‐Terpineol has a single stereogenic center, and natural α‐terpineol is dextrorotatory. Further structure elucidation of α‐terpineol rested on the stepwise degradation of the trihydroxy compound. Chromic acid oxidation of the latter cleaved the glycol unit to furnish the compound C10H16O3.