Interaction | Reaction | Process     Data Page

Ketones can be converted into alkenes by Wittig reagents (phosphorus ylid reagents).

Generic Organic reaction

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(C6H5)3P=O
Reactant Page Go To Go To
Ketone (generic)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Wittig reagent (generic)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Alkene, trisubstituted (generic)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Triphenylphosphine oxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Condensation
Elimination
Elimination: Internal
Functional Group Interconvertion
Name Reaction
Strategic Bond Formation

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