Base-promoted formation of enolates from ketones
Description: When ketones (or aldehydes) are treated with strong base, they form their conjugate bases, called enolates.
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Org. Synth. 1972, 52, 39
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.052.0039
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What is the difference between a reaction that is “promoted” and a reaction that is “catalyzed”?
“Catalyzed” implies that a sub-stoichiometric amount is used (e.g. 10 molar percent). “Promoted” is less precise. I use it to describe both when base is a catalyst and when it is used stoichiometrically. In this case base is not catalytic!
Why do we use the word “Promoted” (Base Promoted formation of enolates from ketones) ?
Not absolutely necessary. Could also have said “formation of enolates with base”.