Reimer-Tiemann reaction
The Reimer-Tiemann reaction is a chemical reaction used to convert phenols into salicylaldehydes or salicylates. The reaction involves the use of chloroform, sodium hydroxide, and a phenol. The mechanism of the reaction involves the formation of a carbonyl intermediate, which is then hydrolyzed to produce the final product. The reaction proceeds as follows: The Reimer-Tiemann…