Reformatsky Reaction ·
Zinc Enolate → β-Hydroxy Ester
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Zn state
Zn(0)
New C–C bond
no
Stage
reagents assembled
Zinc metal
Bromine (leaving)
Ester / α-carbon
Aldehyde (RCHO)
Oxygen
New C–C bond / OH
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