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Enolate Ion Formation for Alpha Carbonyl Reactions

August 24, 2016 By Leah4sci 3 Comments

Enolate Anion Formation Intro to Enolate ReactionsReactions at the alpha carbonyl position with enolate intermediates occur in many reactions!

This includes but is not limited to: Alpha-Halogenation, Haloform & Idoform tests, Aldol, Claisen Condensation and more.

Once you grasp enolate anion formation, it's reactivity and stability, you'll have the clarity you need to master the upcoming reactions. This video also covers common enolate pKa values, with a logical stability ranking to help you avoid pKa memorizations.

(Watch on YouTube: Enolate Formation & Stability. Click cc on the bottom right for video transcript)
Watch Next Video: Alpha Halogenation Reaction of Ketones and Aldehydes

This is video 1 in the Enolates and Reactions at the Alpha Carbon Series. Click for complete series.

Filed Under: Enolate Reactions Tagged With: alpha carbonyl, alpha halogenation, Enolate, organic chemistry

Comments

  1. Juan Boy says

    March 6, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    Hi.
    Thanks a lot for these set of complete, clear and useful videos. They are great!!
    I came to your site looking for refreshing some Organic Chemistry topics and/or also to complete missing areas that were not properly covered during my career.
    I found your videos pleasant, and deep enough for what I need…
    I am graduated in B.Sc. Chemistry (1984).
    I am currently running a Chemicals factory of my own, so in my case your work will be of the utmost value.
    Many thanks for this contribution to Science.Hi.
    Thanks a lot for these set of complete, clear and useful videos. They are great!!
    I came to your site looking for refreshing some Organic Chemistry topics and/or also to complete missing areas that were not properly covered during my career.
    I found your videos pleasant, and deep enough for what I need…
    I am graduated in B.Sc. Chemistry (1984).
    I am currently running a Chemicals factory of my own, so in my case your work will be of the utmost value.
    Many thanks for this contribution to Science.

    Reply
  2. Carrie Teter says

    June 29, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    i’ve only watched one of your videos (so far!) but you’ve already explained enolates so much clearer than days of trying to study for a test. thank you for making these!

    Reply
  3. Anaika says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Thank you for posting this video! I did not understand keto- enol tautomers and why one form is preferred over the other at all until I saw this! You explain it so well!

    Reply

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