Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 21.8, Problem 26P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the synthesis of the given compound frommethyl vinyl ketone and diethyl malonate is to be proposed.

Concept Introduction:

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A molecule that consists of a ketone group on the β- carbon atom of an ester is generally known as β- keto ester.

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β- keto ester contains an active methylene group between two carbonyl groups in its structure. Diethyl malonate is an example of β- keto ester.

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The carbanion acts as nucleophile while it undergoes addition reaction to α,β- unsaturated carbonyl compound, such reaction is known as Michael addition reaction.

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