Claisen condensation en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered by German chemist Rainer Ludwig Claisen.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A carbon–carbon bond-forming reaction that occurs between two esters or one ester and another carbonyl compound in the presence of a strong base, resulting in a β-keto ester or a β-diketone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claisen condensations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |