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Aldol Reaction
« on: April 06, 2006, 10:45:52 AM »
hi guys,

I am unsure what the product of this reaction is : when you have an aldol reaction of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde and cyclohexanone. i know that the chemical equation ratio is 2:1 for aldehyde to ketone.

any help appreciated. thank you.

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Re:Aldol Reaction
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2006, 01:36:52 PM »
4-methoxybenzaldehyde and cyclohexanone. the chemical equation ratio is 2:1 for aldehyde to ketone.


I think it yields only one product. Check it out.

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Re:Aldol Reaction
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2006, 02:55:06 PM »
oh ya thank you.  :)

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