Hofmann Elimination
Hofmann Elimination: Anti-Markovnikov product; less substituted alkene. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Anti-Markovnikov product; less substituted alkene.
Reaction summary
R₄N⁺OH⁻ → alkene + R₃N + H₂O
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: quaternary ammonium salt
- Conditions: Heat
- Products: alkene; amine