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

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