Tischenko reaction

All aldehydes react with Al(OEt)₃ to give an ester. The reaction is known as the Tischenko reaction.

Reaction Mechanism of Tischenko reaction

The 1,3-hydride shift generates the final product, which is an ester consisting of an R group from the alkoxide (1) and a possibly different  R  group from the aldehyde (2). The aldehyde that was bound with the (3) R  group has now regenerated the original alkoxide reactant.

Example of Tischenko reaction

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Q1. Which reagent is used in the Tishchenko reaction?

Ans. The disproportionation of nonenolizable aldehydes to form corresponding esters in aluminum alkoxide or sodium alkoxide is known as the Tishchenko reaction.

Q2. How does the Tishchenko reaction work?

Ans. Tishchenko's reaction is a chemical reaction that involves an aldehyde imbalance in the presence of alkoxide. The reaction was named after Russian chemist Vyacheslav Tishchenko, who discovered that aluminum alkoxides are effective catalysts in reaction.

Q3. What are the advantages of the Tishchenko reaction?

Ans. A technical advantage of this process is that it can be made into an aldehyde reactant as a solvent and run almost until it is finished by further refining the product by extraction etc.

Q4. Are Named reactions important for JEE?

Ans. These name reactions are crucial for any student preparing for the CBSE Boards, JEE main exam, or NEET. The main problem with these reactions is that they can't be learned via rote learning.

Q5. What is the Tishchenko reaction ethyl Ethanoate?

Ans. Another method is the Tishchenko reaction, in which acetaldehyde is not balanced in the presence of an alcohol base and the acid from esterifying in situ. Ethyl acetate is a widely used solvent, especially in paints, varnishes, lacquers, detergents, and perfumes.

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