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
Contributors
- Gamini Gunawardena from the OChemPal site (Utah Valley University)