Interactions | Reactions | Processes

Classified as: Claisen Condensation

Claisen condensations proceed when an ester with an acidic alpha-hydrogen is reacted with base to form its conjugate base.

This nucleophilic carbanion then initiates the displacement of alkoxide ion.

For more information look in the Chemogenesis webbook section on name reactions.
CH3COOR
  +  
  +  
Base–
Proton abstractor
         

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  +  
Na
  +  
         
  +  
Na+
  +  
CH3CH2O–
  +  
H2

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