Claisen condensations

A form of Claisen condensation — A carbon–carbon bond-forming reaction that occurs between two esters or one ester and another carbonyl compound in the presence of a strong base, resulting in a β-keto ester or a β-diketone.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Claisen condensation
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