The synthesis of (−)-trans-1,2-divinylcyclopropane and the kinetics of its racemization and conversion to 1,4-cycloheptadiene, presumably through cis-1,2-divinylcyclopropane, are described. It is concluded that the ring opening is not an electrocyclic process.
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