Grignard reaction

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The Grignard reaction is an organometallic chemical reaction in which alkyl, vinyl, or aryl-magnesium halides, known as Grignard reagents add to a carbonyl group in an aldehyde or ketone. This reaction is an important tool for the formation of carbon–carbon bonds.

Note that the reaction of an organic halide with magnesium is not a Grignard reaction, but provides a Grignard reagent.

Mechanism

R-MgX + R2C=O → RR2-C-O-MgX
RR2-C-O-MgX + H2O → RR2-C-OH + Mg(OH)X

Conditions

Uses

The Grignard reaction is useful for obtaining tertiaty alcohols.

Handling and safety

The Grignard reaction involves air and water-sensitive compounds, and sometimes vacuum. Proper protection must be worn at all times.

See also

References

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