What is Gattermann Reaction?
Asked by Jai Gupta · 2 years ago
Can someone explain what the Gattermann reaction is and why it is important in organic chemistry?
1 Answer
The Gattermann Reaction is a chemical reaction used in organic chemistry to introduce a formyl group (-CHO) into aromatic compounds. This reaction is particularly useful in forming aromatic aldehydes. The general reaction involves the use of a hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as AlCl3 or CuCl. The importance of this reaction lies in its ability to functionalize aromatic compounds, which are key intermediates in various chemical syntheses and industrial applications.
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