Articles by Topic "Aldol condensation reaction"

1. Aldol Condensation Reaction
   posted this at Jun 9, 2025

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   The aldol condensation reaction is an organic reaction introduced by Charles Wurtz, who first prepared the β-hydroxy aldehyde from acetaldehdye in 1872. In an aldol condensation, an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound in the presence of acid/base catalyst to form a β-hydroxy aldehyde ...