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Mannich Reaction

Synonyms or meaning of Mannich Reaction

A synthetic organic reaction used to prepare intermediates for making local anesthetics and narcotic painkillers, among other drugs. It involves a compound with an active alpha-hydrogen (like a ketone or ketolized phenol) reacting with formaldehyde and a primary or secondary amine.

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