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Formation of Enamine: Acetone can react with a secondary amine under acidic conditions to form an enamine. The amine part (r-nh2) could initially be a protecting group or part of the final structure you've shown.
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The formation of enamines from the reaction of ketones or aldehydes with secondary amines under acidic conditions is a well-known process. Enamines are important intermediates in organic synthesis, as they can be used in a variety of reactions, including alkylation, acylation, and cyclization.
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