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The Paal-Knorr synthesis is a named reaction in organic chemistry used to produce furans. It involves the acid-catalyzed condensation of a 1,4-dicarbonyl compound with a suitable nucleophile, usually an alcohol or a ketone. The reaction proceeds through a series of steps, including protonation of the carbonyl group, nucleophilic attack by the alcohol or ketone, dehydration, and aromatization. The resulting furan is typically obtained as a mixture of isomers, but the desired isomer can be separated by fractional distillation or other techniques. The Paal-Knorr synthesis is a versatile method for synthesizing furans, which are important building blocks in many organic compounds and pharmaceuticals.
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