Reformatsky reaction

noun

An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.

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Meanings

nounReformatsky reaction (plural Reformatsky reactions)

plural Reformatsky reactions · alternative Reformatskii reaction

  1. chemistryAn organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.

Origin

Discovered by Sergey Reformatsky.

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