McLafferty rearrangement

What is McLafferty rearrangement?

The McLafferty rearrangement is a chemical reaction that occurs through the electron-impact-induced cleavage of carbonyl compounds that contain a hydrogen in the γ-position. As a result of this reaction, an enolic fragment and an olefin are formed.

McLafferty rearrangement
McLafferty rearrangement

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