Aldol reaction

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:application pharmaceutical synthesis
synthesis of complex molecules
gptkbp:canBe acid-catalyzed
base-catalyzed
gptkbp:cause aldol condensation
gptkbp:commonCatalyst gptkb:carboxylic_acid
hydroxide ion
gptkbp:commonReagents aldehydes
ketones
gptkbp:field organic chemistry
gptkbp:firstReported gptkb:Charles-Adolphe_Wurtz
1872
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aldol reaction
gptkbp:importantFor key reaction in organic synthesis
gptkbp:involves carbonyl compound
enolate ion
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction nucleophilic addition
gptkbp:namedAfter aldol (aldehyde + alcohol)
gptkbp:product β-hydroxy carbonyl compound
α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound (after dehydration)
gptkbp:type carbon–carbon bond-forming reaction
gptkbp:variant crossed aldol reaction
intramolecular aldol reaction
retro-aldol reaction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Organic_Chemistry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6