Dieckmann condensation
| Dieckmann condensation | |
|---|---|
| Named after | Walter Dieckmann |
| Reaction type | Ring forming reaction |
| Identifiers | |
| Organic Chemistry Portal | dieckmann-condensation |
| RSC ontology ID | RXNO:0000065 |
The Dieckmann condensation is the intramolecular chemical reaction of diesters with base to give β-keto esters. It is named after the German chemist Walter Dieckmann (1869–1925). The equivalent intermolecular reaction is the Claisen condensation. Dieckmann condensations are highly effective routes to 5-, 6-, and 7-member rings, but poor for larger rings.