Condensation reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002383",
  "term": "Condensation reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction in which two molecules or functional groups combine to form a larger molecule, with the simultaneous elimination of a small molecule such as water, methanol, or hydrogen chloride. This process typically involves the formation of a new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond. Esterification and amide formation are common examples.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "addition reaction",
    "elimination",
    "molecular entity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1099 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/condensation-reaction/"
}