Bodroux–Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis

The Bodroux–Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis is a chemical reaction whereby a Grignard reagent is converted to an aldehyde one carbon longer.


 * [[Image:Bodroux-Chichibabin Aldehyde Synthesis Scheme.png|350px|Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis]]

Reaction of a Grignard reagent with triethyl orthoformate gives an acetal, which can be hydrolyzed to an aldehyde. For example, the synthesis of n-hexanal:


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