The H-1 and C-13 NMR spectra of a series of eight hexenones and heptenones
obtained from the self-condensation of butan-2-one were assigned using the
gamma-gauche effect and two-dimensional NMR spectral techniques. The compou
nds characterized are (E/Z)-5-methyl-4-hepten-3-one, (E/Z)-5-methyl-5-hepte
n-3-one, (E/Z)-3,4-dimethyl-3-hexen-2-one and (E/Z)-3,4-dimethyl-4-hexen-2-
one. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.