Organic Chemistry
Is it possible for heptane-3,5-dione to undergo intramolecular aldol addition? Why or why not?
What product is formed when the given molecule reacts with a base?
A substituted cyclohexanone undergoes base-catalyzed aldol cyclization and gives the following compound. Determine the structure of the starting diketone that would cyclize to form the product.
A substituted cyclohexanone undergoes base-catalyzed aldol cyclization and gives the following compound. Propose the mechanism of the cyclization to form the product.
Give the possible major product of the given reaction.
