Instead of adamantane, Meerwein obtained 1,3,5,7-tetracarbomethoxybicyclo (3.3.1) nonane-2,6-dione: this compound was later named Meerwein's ester and used in the synthesis of adamantane and its derivatives.
Meerwein obtained 1,3,5,7-tetracarbomethoxybicyclo (3.3.1) nonane-2,6-dione. This was instead of adamantane. This compound was later named Meerwein's ester. This compound was later used in the synthesis of adamantane. This compound was later used in the synthesis of its derivatives.