Norcarane

Norcarane, or bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, is a colorless liquid. It is an organic compound prepared using the Simmons–Smith reaction, by the action of diiodomethane and a zinc-copper couple on cyclohexene in diethyl ether.


 * [[Image:Simmons-Smith cyclohexene to bicyclo-4.1.0-heptane.svg|center|300px|An example of the Simmons-Smith reaction]]