Reaction Scheme
R-MgX + carbonyl -> alcohol after workupRequires dry ether or THF; water and acids quench the reagent.
Primary reaction SMILES: C=O.C[Mg]Br>>CCO
Organic reaction
Grignard Reaction
A Grignard reaction uses an organomagnesium reagent to add a carbon group to electrophiles such as aldehydes, ketones, esters, and carbon dioxide.
Two Common Examples
Methylmagnesium bromide + formaldehyde
Forms ethanol after protonation.
Phenylmagnesium bromide + benzaldehyde
Forms diphenylmethanol after acidic workup.
MolDraw Use
Use MolDraw to draw the organomagnesium reagent, carbonyl partner, workup arrow, and product.