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Enamine Formation Mechanism

Organic

Enamine formation mechanism diagram for cyclohexanone and diethylamine, showing protonation, addition, carbinolamine, and arrows.

Aldehydes & ketones

Steps 1–4 of enamine formation: protonation of the carbonyl, addition of the secondary amine, and formation of the carbinolamine.

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