NaOH/OH⁻
NaOH/OH⁻ in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Enolates & alpha-carbon chemistry.
Overview
NaOH/OH⁻ is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Enolates & alpha-carbon chemistry
- What it does: Enolate formation
- Watch out for: Common in aldol reactions