Grignard + Formaldehyde
Grignard + Formaldehyde: Grignard reagent forms new C–C bond. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Grignard reagent forms new C–C bond.
Reaction summary
RMgBr + HCHO → RCH₂OH
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: Formaldehyde
- Reagents: RMgBr (Grignard reagent)
- Conditions: Dry ether, then H₃O⁺
- Products: primary alcohol