The Beckmann Reaction is a chemical process that involves the conversion of an oxime into an amide. This reaction typically occurs when an oxime, which is derived from aldehydes or ketones, is treated with an acid catalyst, often in the presence of a reagent like phosphorus oxychloride. The result is the formation of a new carbon-nitrogen bond, producing a corresponding amide. This reaction is significant in organic chemistry for synthesizing various compounds, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The Beckmann Reaction is named after the German chemist August Beckmann, who first described it in the late 19th century.