Reformatsky reaction
Noun
Meaning
Reformatsky reaction (plural Reformatsky reactions)
(organic chemistry) An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.
Noun
Reformatsky reaction (plural Reformatsky reactions)
(organic chemistry) An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.