Grignard reaction
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The Grignard reaction is an organometallic chemical reaction in which, according to the classical definition, carbon alkyl, allyl, vinyl, or aryl magnesium halides are added to the carbonyl groups of
A solution of a carbonyl compound is added to a Grignard reagent. (See gallery)
Grignard reagent
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Grignard reagents or Grignard compounds are chemical compounds with the general formula RMgXn, where X is a halide, R is an organic group, S is an ether, and n is usually 2. Usually, the ether groups
Grignard reaction
…French: ) is an organometallic chemical reaction in which, according to the classical definition, carbon alkyl, allyl, vinyl, or aryl magnesium halides (Grignard reagent) are added to the carbonyl groups of either an aldehyde or ketone under anhydrous conditions. This reaction is important for the formation of carbon–carbon…
Magnesium turnings are placed in a flask.
Tetrahydrofuran and a small piece of iodine are added.
A solution of alkyl bromide is added while heating.
After completion of the addition, the mixture is heated for a while.