SCHOTTEN BAUMANN REACTION MECHANISM

Schotten Baumann reaction mechanism

Schotten Baumann reaction mechanism is a convenient method 

for benzoylation of phenols with benzoyl chloride in presence

of cold aqueous sodium hydroxide. The aqueous alkali reacts 

with the  hydrogen halide produced.

  

Schotten Baumann reaction mechanism

Aromatic amines (both primary and secondary) can also be benzoylated under the conditions of Schotten Baumann reaction mechanism. Aniline forms benzanilide on treatment with benzoyl chloride in 10 % NaOH.

NEET SYLLABUS 
DIASTEREOMERS 
Polar Protic solvents 
Stereochemistry