Abstract

Rishan Singh

The aim of the Claisen condensation reaction is to produce ?-keto esters for the synthesis of other compounds. This article shows how the Claisen condensation reaction refutes its own aim by not producing β-keto esters, in the case of 3 aromatic esters (methyl butyrate, isopentyl acetate and benzyl acetate), yet still being successful.

Carbonyl compound; Enolate ion; Nucleophilic substitution reaction; Alkoxide ion; β-keto ester

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