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What is Perkin reaction ?

perkin reaction

Ankush Sharma
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Perkin reaction

This reaction is used in the synthesis of β-aryl-acrylic acid. This reaction is mostly used for the prepration of cinnamic acid. Coumerin, a flavouring agent is also prepared by this method.

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In this reaction the mechanism clears the following points.

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2 responses to “What is Perkin reaction ?”

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    Ahtees

    Love for Chemistry! Thank you 😊

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      ankushmaster

      Thanks for the compliment

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