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Imine synthesis
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Reactions of Ketones and Aldehydes
In the previous chapter, we saw several ways to make carbonyl compounds. Let’s take a closer look at how ketones and aldehydes react.
Ketone + primary amine makes imine
When a ketone or aldehyde reacts with a primary amine, a molecule of water can be expelled and an imine formed. Imines are also called a Schiff base.
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