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Reformatsky reaction
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English
Alternative forms
en Reformatskii reaction
Etymology
Discovered by Sergey Reformatsky.
Noun
en organic chemistry An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.
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