aldehyde + NH3 --> ?

[A6project]

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Iam really bad at organic chemistry and have another question. 🙂

"butanal" reacts with "NH3" and, the product is "butane with double bond Nitrogen on 1-carbon". (dont know the nomenclature for that one).

Could anyone explain that to me? how it works? sorry for numberous ochem questions. But I do really need help!

Thanks

 

[DoctreDrey]

an imine is formed. here's the mechanism: http://usefulchem.wikispaces.com/file/view/imine_synthesis(2a).JPG/30686566/imine_synthesis(2a).JPG