Aldol condensation of 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde with actone under basic conditions

Mixed aldol condensation of 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and acetone with mole ratio of 2:1 in the presence of sodium hydroxide gave an orange-yellowish crystal; identified as 1,5-Bis(22 ,52 - dimethoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-diene-3-one yield 56 to 82 %.

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Published in:Oriental journal of chemistry 2010-01, Vol.26 (1), p.11
Main Authors: MOHD Shah, Siti Aminah, Faujan Bin Hj Ahmad, MOHD Rashidi Abdull Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetone
Aldehydes
Condensation
Sodium hydroxide
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Summary:Mixed aldol condensation of 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and acetone with mole ratio of 2:1 in the presence of sodium hydroxide gave an orange-yellowish crystal; identified as 1,5-Bis(22 ,52 - dimethoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-diene-3-one yield 56 to 82 %.
ISSN:0970-020X
2231-5039