7.4.4.3.3 - Reimer-Tiemann reaction
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What does the Reimer-Tiemann reaction produce?
💡 Hint: Hint: It's an aromatic compound with a specific functional group.
Describe the steps in the Reimer-Tiemann mechanism.
💡 Hint: Think about the order in which phenol interacts with other reactants.
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What compound does the Reimer-Tiemann reaction predominantly yield?
💡 Hint: Remember the product is an aldehyde.
True or False: The Reimer-Tiemann reaction introduces a –CHO group at the para position of phenol.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific position discussed in the reaction.
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Discuss the implications of this reaction in industrial synthesis of pharmaceuticals. What benefits and limitations does the Reimer-Tiemann reaction present in modern organic chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about the applications of salicylaldehyde.
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