riemer-tiemann reaction?

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riemer-tiemann reaction?

What is riemer-tiemann reaction? Give answer with explaination.
(I found it on wikipedia,but i didn't understand. Please help me)

2006-09-01 08:34:41 · 1 answers · asked by star123 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It is a very specific reaction for adding a -CHO group next to an -OH group on an aromatic ring.

Example: add Chloroform and Potassium Hydroxide solution to 1-naphthol, and you'll get 1-hydroxy-2-naphthaldehyde.

2006-09-01 09:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋