Chapter 22, Problem 57DSP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the given reactionis to be determined

Concept Introduction:

Reaction of an aldehyde or a ketone with a secondary amine gives an enamine.

Enamines are nucleophilic and react with electrophiles forming a new carbon-carbon bond. Further hydrolysis produces a derivative of the original aldehyde or ketone such that the substituent is attached to the alpha position.

Primary alkyl halides and benzylic halides react with enamines to produce alpha substituted alkyl or benzyl derivatives of aldehydes or ketones.