another name for condensation reaction
Aldol reaction with two same aldehyde molecules. Both the aldol reaction and condensation are reversible. In aldol reactions between two molecules of the same aldehyde are generally quite successful, since the equilibrium lies far to the right, and the yields are very high. E.g. ADDITION & CONDENSATION. The Aldol addition reaction involves the addition of α-carbon of an enolizable aldehyde or ketone to the carbonyl group of another aldehyde or ketone and thus by giving a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound also known as an aldol (indicating both aldehyde and alcohol groups). condensation - the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state. natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); the action of natural forces; volcanic activity. (1) (chemistry, physics) The process or the state of changing a substance from gas to liquid or solid. (2) (chemistry) A chemical reaction in which the joining of two organic compounds results in the production and release of water, ammonia, simple alcohol, or other molecules. (3) (molecular biology) The process of compacting molecules, as by DNA condensation. (4) (dentistry) A technique or process of removing water to ensure that the crown or dental filling is firm, thoroughly compacted, and with minimal void space. Supplement. Condensation is the process resulting in the formation of fog, dew, clouds, and other forms of atmospheric vapour. Many living things derive their water requirement mainly from water vapour produced through condensation. When a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react, a water molecule is removed, and an ester molecule is formed. Because of this ester formation, this bond is known as an ester linkage. Monomers involved in condensation polymerization have functional groups. These functional groups combine to form amide and ester linkages. When this occurs, a water molecule in removed. Since water is removed, we call these reactions condensation reactions (water condenses out.). When a condensation reaction involves polymerization, we call it condensation polimarization. Let's look at a few common examples of condensation polymers. In a condensation reaction, two molecules or parts thereof combine, releasing a small molecule. When this small molecule is water, it is known as a dehydration reaction. Other possible lost molecules include hydrogen chloride, methanol, and acetic acid. When two separate molecules react, their condensation is termed intermolecular. A simple example is the condensation of two amino acids to form a peptide. This reaction example is the reverse of hydrolysis, which splits a chemical entity into two parts through action from the polar water molecule, which itself splits into hydroxide and hydrogen ions. Note: In above reaction, the self aldol condensation of acetaldehyde is a competing reaction. To suppress this, along with the possible cannizzaro reaction, slow addition of acetaldehyde to benzaldehyde maintained in a mild alkaline medium is suggested. 1. the act or process of condensing, or the state of being condensed. 2. (General Physics) anything that has condensed from a vapour, esp on a window. 3. (Chemistry) chem a type of reaction in which two organic molecules combine to form a larger molecule as well as a simple molecule such as water, methanol, etc. 4. anything that has been shortened, esp an abridged version of a book. The monomers that are involved in condensation polymerization are not the same as those in addition polymerization. The monomers for condensation polymerization have two main characteristics:. Instead of double bonds, these monomers have functional groups (like alcohol, amine, or carboxylic acid groups). Recognize the chemical principles of condensation reactions as they relate to polymerization. During condensation reaction, two molecules combine to form a single molecule with the loss of a small molecule; in dehydration reaction, this lost molecule is water.
Dehydration reaction