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What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
What is the role of pyridine in the acylation reaction of amines?
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Role of pyridine in the acylation of amine
Acetylation of amines is carried out in the presence of a base stronger than the amine, like pyridine, which removes the side product i.e., HCl and shifts the equilibrium to the right-hand side.
Role of pyridine in the acylation of amine
Acetylation of amines is carried out in the presence of a base stronger than the amine, like pyridine, which removes the side product i.e., HCl and shifts the equilibrium to the right-hand side.
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