Base-catalysed enolate-addition of one carbonyl to another, followed by dehydration to give an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl. Central C-C-bond-forming reaction in both synthesis and biochemistry (glycolysis).
Base-catalysed enolate-addition of one carbonyl to another, followed by dehydration to give an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl. Central C-C-bond-forming reaction in both synthesis and biochemistry (glycolysis).