Tertiary amines undergo reversible conjugate addition to a,b-unsaturated ketones (see Chapter 18). This process is the basis
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Tertiary amines undergo reversible conjugate addition to a,b-unsaturated ketones (see Chapter 18). This process is the basis for the Baylis-Hillman reaction, which is catalyzed by tertiary amines, that resembles a crossed aldol reaction. An example is shown below.
(a) Formulate a mechanism for this process. Begin with conjugate addition of the amine to the enone. Give the products of each of the following Baylis-Hillman reactions:
(b)
(c)
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