Aldol Addition and Condensation: Enolate Chemistry to β‑Hydroxy Carbonyls: Mechanism + Exam Traps
Form C–C bonds via aldol: enolate + carbonyl → β‑hydroxy carbonyl (aldol addition) and dehydration → α,β‑unsaturated carbonyl (aldol condensation).
Reaction: Aldol Addition and Condensation: Enolate Chemistry to β‑Hydroxy Carbonyls
What it does: Form C–C bonds via aldol: enolate + carbonyl → β‑hydroxy carbonyl (aldol addition) and dehydration → α,β‑unsaturated carbonyl (aldol condensation).
Typical reagents: NaOH, heat (aldol condensation)
Key intermediate: Enolate
Driving force: Stabilized enolate formation and C–C bond formation