hello, here is Acyloin Condensation Reaction and Mechanism with examples.
The acyloin condensation gives acyloins also called α-hydroxy ketones by treating aliphatic esters with
dispersed sodium metal in xylene.
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Table of Page Contents
Acyloin Condensation Mechanism:
![Acyloin Condensation Reaction Mechanism](https://chemistry-reaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/acyloin-condensation-mechanism-A-1024x576.png)
![Acyloin Condensation Mechanism:](https://chemistry-reaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/acyloin-condensation-mechanism-B-1024x576.png)
Examples:
acyloin condensation reaction examples and intramolecular acyloin condensation.
![Acyloin Condensation Reaction Examples](https://chemistry-reaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/acyloin-condensation-examples-1024x576.png)
Application:
These are the two Acyloin Condensation Reaction Application
![Acyloin Condensation Reaction Application](https://chemistry-reaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/acyloin-condensation-application-1024x576.png)
Related Reaction :
- McMurry Coupling
- Claisen Condensation
- Benzoin Condensation
- Bouveault–Blanc Reduction
- Dieckmann Condensation
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