Many alkaloids are synthesized in nature from a precursor molecule called norlaudanosoline, which in turn appears to

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Many alkaloids are synthesized in nature from a precursor molecule called norlaudanosoline, which in turn appears to be derived from the condensation of amine A with aldehyde B. Formulate a mechanism for this transformation. Note that a carbon – carbon bond is formed in the process. Name a reaction presented in this chapter that is closely related to this carbon – carbon bond formation. 

НО. CH2CH2NH2 НО. CH,CH НО. alkaloids NH НО HO НО HO OH A B Norlaudanosoline

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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