Aldol Condensation- simple question

[shyfox9p]

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You can get the condensation with either heat or acid (H3O+)?

 

[DocVaquero]

My professor taught using them both at the same time. Usually it just shows heat though.

 

[discensdentibus]

You can use base too. It can also happen if there is a benzene ring nearby b/c product will be conjugated w/ it

 

[shyfox9p]

You can use base too. It can also happen if there is a benzene ring nearby b/c product will be conjugated w/ it

That extra stuff won't be on the DAT though right? I've never seen it done with a base or benzene ring in chad's videos, destroyer, bootcamp, or qvault

 

[discensdentibus]

I think I saw it show up in Destroyer, and I don't know if it will be on your DAT. I'd be surprised if Chad's outlines/vids/quizzes never mentioned it. Regardless, the way the problem is set up along with the answer choices should allow you to figure it out if it comes up.

 

[Dotoday]

Yes. Either base with water or acid with water. If you use heat you will likely do elimination after aldol.