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Aldol and Retro-Aldol Flashcards

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aldol condensation purpose

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two aldehydes or ketones react with themselves and form a conjugated system

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what is needed for aldol condensation

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OH- or EtO-, heat

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driving force of aldol condensation

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creation of a conjugated system, lower E

the conjugated system has two carbon electrophile spots due to resonance

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how to control mixed aldol condensation

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use 1 carbonyl without alpha hydrogens, and 1 with

typical is ketone + aromatic aldehyde (Claisen-Schmidt)

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