Several routes to phenyl 2-exo-and 2-endo-acryloyloxybornane-10-sulfonate have been investigated. Preparation of the former product is complicated by concomitant formation of 10-isobornylsultone, while addition of HCl is observed when the alcohol precursors are treated with acryloyl chloride in the presence of Al 2 O 3 . An X-ray crystal structure has been determined for one of the chlorinated derivatives.

Routes to the synthesis of 2-exo-and 2-endo-acryloyloxy-N-(1-adamantyl)bornane-10-sulfonamide have been developed, and preliminary applications of the former as a chiral Baylis-Hillman substrate have been explored.

Diastereoselective syntheses O 0031Synthesis of 2-exo-Acryloyloxy-N-(1-adamantyl)bornane-10-sulfonamide Diastereomers as Chiral Scaffolds. -The sterically demanding title compound (I) is prepared and tested as chiral scaffold for the Baylis-Hillman reaction to give (III). For all 5 aldehydes tested yields are high, but only for (IIb) a high stereoselectivity is observed. -(DUGGAN, A. R.; KAYE*, P. T.; J. Chem. Res. 2007, 3, 148-151; Dep. Chem., Rhodes Univ., Grahamstown 6140, S. Afr.; Eng.) -M. Bohle

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Maintaining fiscal responsiveness to deteriorating environmental conditions is a critical concern for civil society and public managers. Drawing from multiple theoretical perspectives and panel data of state environmental agency appropriations, we add to the budgeting literature on this salient topic with an examination of the legal, political, institutional, and fiscal factors that drive, and condition, environmental budgets. Given the influence of environmental pollution on funding—as stressed by previous literature—we offer evidence that such impacts are moderated by business interests, political party control in government, and fiscal capacity. Findings from this investigation provide insights into fiscal responsiveness and environmental governance at the state level, which can help elucidate and guide other federal and state co‐funded programs.