12.6 Aldol Reaction and Aldol Condensation Main Menu 12.6 Aldol Reaction and Aldol Condensation General reaction: b-hydroxycarbonyl 2 3 1 Aldol reaction 2 Aldol condensation a,b-unsaturateed carbonyl
Mechanism of Aldol Reaction E-enolate Z-enolate Aldol reaction can be reversible (retro-Aldol reaction).
Examples of Aldol Reaction/Condensation -H2O
Potential Problem of Aldol Reaction Mixed aldol reaction: Desired product To avoid the formation of by-products: Add slowly
Use Selected Aldehydes for Aldol Reaction Aldehydes that have no a-hydrogens: furfural formaldehyde benzaldehyde pivaldehyde, trimethylacetaldehyde 2,2-dimethylpropanal
Intramolecular Aldol Reaction Formation of 5- or 6-membered rings. a-H 6-membered 8-membered Not formed
Intramolecular Aldol Reaction Formation of 5- or 6-membered rings. a-H 5-membered 7-membered Not formed
Intramolecular Aldol Reaction Formation of 5- or 6-membered rings. a-H 5-membered 5-membered 7-membered Not formed
Robinson Annulation: Michael Addition Followed by Aldol Condensation H+, heat Michael addition Aldol reaction
Learning Check 1. What could be the product for the following reaction?
Learning Check 2. What could be the product for the following reaction? 3. What could be the product for the following reaction?
Learning Check Main Menu 4. What could be the product for the following reaction? 2 2