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Ch. 22 - Condensations and Alpha Substitutions of Carbonyl Compounds
Wade - Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
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Capitolo 22, Problema 28a

Predict the major products of the following base-catalyzed aldol condensations with dehydration.
(a) benzophenone (PhCOPh) + propionaldehyde

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Identify the enolate-forming compound: In a base-catalyzed aldol condensation, the compound with an alpha-hydrogen will form the enolate ion. In this case, propionaldehyde (CH3CH2CHO) has alpha-hydrogens, while benzophenone (PhCOPh) does not. Therefore, propionaldehyde will form the enolate.
Generate the enolate ion: The base (e.g., OH⁻) will abstract an alpha-hydrogen from propionaldehyde, forming the enolate ion. The enolate ion is a resonance-stabilized species with a negative charge on the alpha-carbon and a delocalized electron pair on the oxygen.
Perform the nucleophilic attack: The enolate ion acts as a nucleophile and attacks the carbonyl carbon of benzophenone (PhCOPh), which is electrophilic. This forms a beta-hydroxy intermediate (a compound with a hydroxyl group on the beta-carbon relative to the original carbonyl group).
Dehydrate the beta-hydroxy intermediate: Under base-catalyzed conditions, the beta-hydroxy intermediate undergoes elimination of water (dehydration) to form an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound. This step involves the removal of a hydroxyl group and a beta-hydrogen, resulting in the formation of a double bond between the alpha and beta carbons.
Predict the major product: The final product is an α,β-unsaturated ketone, where the benzophenone moiety (PhCO-) is conjugated with the double bond formed during dehydration. The structure of the product will include the benzophenone group and the extended conjugated system from the propionaldehyde.

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Aldol Condensation

Aldol condensation is a reaction between aldehydes or ketones that contain alpha-hydrogens, leading to the formation of β-hydroxy aldehydes or ketones. This reaction involves the nucleophilic addition of an enolate ion to a carbonyl compound, followed by dehydration to yield an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound. Understanding this process is crucial for predicting the products of the reaction.
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Base Catalysis

Base catalysis involves the use of a base to facilitate a chemical reaction, often by deprotonating a molecule to form a more reactive species. In aldol condensations, a strong base can generate an enolate ion from an aldehyde or ketone, which then acts as a nucleophile. Recognizing the role of the base is essential for understanding how the reaction proceeds and the products formed.
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Dehydration in Organic Reactions

Dehydration in organic chemistry refers to the elimination of water from a compound, often occurring after the formation of an intermediate. In the context of aldol condensation, after the formation of the β-hydroxy carbonyl compound, dehydration leads to the formation of a double bond, resulting in an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound. This step is critical for determining the final products of the reaction.
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