22. Condensation Chemistry
Claisen Condensation
30PRACTICE PROBLEM
Perkin reaction is the condensation of an aromatic aldehyde and acetic anhydride. It is analogous to aldol and Claisen condensations. Draw the major product of the following Perkin condensation.
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Perkin reaction is the condensation of an aromatic aldehyde and acetic anhydride. It is analogous to aldol and Claisen condensations. Draw the major product of the following Perkin condensation.