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What is Paal–Knorr synthesis?

Also known as: Paal--Knorr synthesis

Definition 29.13 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 29 — Heterocyclic Chemistry

The Paal–Knorr synthesis makes a furan (with acid), a pyrrole (with a primary amine or ammonia) or a thiophene (with a sulfur reagent) from a 1,4-dicarbonyl compound.

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