Knoevenagel condensation
The English word “Knoevenagel condensation” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- The nucleophilic addition of an active hydrogen compound to a carbonyl group followed by a dehydration reaction in which a molecule of water is eliminated. The product is often an α,β-unsaturated ketone (a conjugated enone).
Etymology
Named after German chemist Emil Knoevenagel.
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