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Claisen condensation

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Claisen condensation [′klās·ən känd·ən′sā·shən]
(organic chemistry)
Condensation, in the presence of sodium ethoxide, of esters or of esters and ketones to form β-dicarbonyl compounds.
Condensation of arylaldehydes and acylphenones with esters or ketones in the presence of sodium ethoxide to yield unsaturated esters. Also known as Claisen reaction.


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