Reformatsky reaction

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Etymology

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Discovered by Sergey Reformatsky.

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Reformatsky reaction (plural Reformatsky reactions)

  1. (organic chemistry) An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.
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