17.1 Reactions of Ketones and Aldehydes
In the previous chapter, we saw several ways to make carbonyl compounds. Let’s take a closer look at how ketones and aldehydes react.
17.1.1 Ketone + primary amine makes imine
When a ketone or aldehyde reacts with a primary amine, a molecule of water can be expelled and an imine formed. Imines are also called a Schiff base.
