Mannich reaction

Named reactionAddition

In organic chemistry, the Mannich reaction is a three-component organic reaction that involves the amino alkylation of the α-position of a ketone or aldehyde with an aldehyde and a nullary, primary, or secondary amine (−NH2). The final product is a β-amino-carbonyl compound also known as a Mannich base. The reaction is named after Carl Mannich.

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