Birch reduction

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:application partial reduction of aromatic rings
gptkbp:category name reaction
reduction reaction
gptkbp:compatibleWith phenol
aniline
gptkbp:firstReported 1944
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Birch reduction
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction radical anion intermediate
gptkbp:metalUsed potassium
sodium
lithium
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Arthur_Birch
gptkbp:product 1,4-cyclohexadiene derivative
gptkbp:protonSource gptkb:beer
gptkbp:reactant gptkb:beer
alkali metal
aromatic ring
liquid ammonia
gptkbp:solvent liquid ammonia
gptkbp:type organic reduction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Organic_Chemistry
gptkb:Rita_Harradence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6