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Robinson Annulation

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    • Robinson annulation or Robinson annelation is a synthetic protocol used to construct cyclohexane rings. Mechanistically, Robinson annulation is Michael addition followed by intramolecular aldol condensation.

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    mechanism:

    1. Michael addition

    2. Intramolecular aldol condensation