Question

Give a detailed account of the Lederer- Manasse Reaction.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The reaction of phenol and formaldehyde under basic condition is referred to as the Manasse–Lederer reaction. The resulting products from this reaction is known as “shellac substitutes,” which are soluble in alcohol, acetone, and alkaline hydroxide and melt on heating and resolidify after cooling.

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