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Kolbe Schmitt Reaction

Kolbe Schmitt Reaction

Kolbe Schmitt Reaction is the process of preparing Salicylic Acid (hydroxybenzoic acid) by reacting phenol with carbon dioxide in an alkaline medium under pressure. Koble Schmitt reaction is profusely used in Aromatic Conversions as it helps in adding one carbon to the aromatic ring. Mechanism: In NaOH medium, Phenol forms phenoxide ion. The negative charge…

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