title: Stereochemistry in the solvolytic ring contraction of 2,2,4a alpha-trimethyl-1-decalyl methanesulfonate. A model reaction pertaining to triterpene biogenesis.
mesh_terms: D003500:Cyclization; D008698:Mesylates; D009281:Naphthalenes; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D013729:Terpenes / Q000096:biosynthesis*
chemical_list: D008698:Mesylates; D009281:Naphthalenes; D013729:Terpenes