Beatrice W.

asked • 05/03/21

What is the name of this reaction? And is the reaction product a Schiff base?

R–NH2 –> R–N=CH2

What is the name of this reaction? Is the product a Schiff base?

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Ishwar S. answered • 05/04/21

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Yes, the product, which is an imine, is a Schiff base. Imines are formed by the reaction of a primary amine with either an aldehyde or a ketone. To form the above imine, a primary amine is reacted with formaldehyde (HCHO).


This reaction is called a nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction.

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