Henry Reaction

Name:
Henry Reaction
Detailed information:
Formation of nitroalcohols by an aldol-type condensation of nitroparaffins with aldehydes in the presence of base (Henry) or by the condensation of sodium salts of acinitroparaffins with the sodium bisulfite addition products of aldehydes in the presence of a trace of alkali or weak acid (Kamlet). Widely used in sugar chemistry.