Bucherer–Bergs reaction

Bucherer–Bergs reaction
Named after Hans Theodor Bucherer
Hermann Bergs
Reaction type Ring forming reaction
Identifiers
Organic Chemistry Portal bucherer-bergs-reaction

The Bucherer–Bergs reaction is the chemical reaction of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) or cyanohydrins with ammonium carbonate and potassium cyanide to give hydantoins. The reaction is named after Hans Theodor Bucherer.

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