Question

What would be the product from the reaction of octanal with PhCH2NH2 in the presence of acid catalyst????

Answer 1

Aldehyde + primary amine `rarr` Schiff base + water

Explanation:

The Schiff base (or imine/aldimine) is the condensation product, and results from the attack of the nucleophilic amine function on the electrophilic carbonyl, i.e.:

`PhCH_2NH_2 + H(O=C)(CH_2)_6CH_3 rarr + (PhCH_2N=CH)(CH_2)_6CH_3+H_2O`

Is this equation balanced?

These reactions are usually very facile, but the products are thermally sensitive.