Henry reaction

The Henry reaction, also known as the nitroaldol reaction, is a chemical process where a compound called an aldehyde or ketone reacts with a nitroalkane to form a new molecule. This reaction involves the addition of a nitroalkane to the carbonyl group (C=O) of the aldehyde or ketone, resulting in a beta-nitro alcohol. It’s useful in organic synthesis to create complex molecules, especially for building pharmaceuticals and other chemicals. The reaction typically requires a basic environment to proceed efficiently.