Bouveault aldehyde synthesis
The Bouveault aldehyde synthesis is a one-pot chemical reaction that converts a primary alkyl halide to an aldehyde one carbon longer.[1][2]
Reaction mechanism
The first step of the Bouveault aldehyde synthesis is the formation of the Grignard reagent. Upon addition of a N,N-disubstituted formamide (such as DMF) a hemiaminal is formed, which can easily be hydrolyzed into the desired aldehyde.
See also
References
- ↑ Bouveault, L. (1904). Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 31: 1306.
- ↑ Bouveault, L. (1904). Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 31: 1322.
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