In contrast to the reaction with dilute alkali (Section 18.6), when concentrated solutions of NaOH are used,

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In contrast to the reaction with dilute alkali (Section 18.6), when concentrated solutions of NaOH are used, acetoacetic esters undergo cleavage as shown below.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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