Mannich reaction

noun

Man·​nich reaction

ˈmäniḵ-

: the condensation typically of ammonia or a primary or secondary amine with formaldehyde and a ketone to form a beta-amino ketone

Word History

Etymology

after Carl Mannich †1947 German chemist

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