2-(Phenylmethylene)octanal → 2-(3-Hexyl-2-hydroxy-4-phenyl-3-buten-1-yl)-3-methylpyrazine

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of lithium diisopropylamide (1.5 Molar, 73.3 mL, 0.11 mole) in 150 mL of tetrahydrofuran at -78° C. is added slowly to a solution of 2,3-dimethylpyrazine (10.8 g, 0.1 mole) in 100 mL of tetrahydrofuran. The mixture is allowed to warm to room temperature and then cooled to -78° C. A solution of α-hexylcinnamaldehyde (23.7 g, 0.11 mole) in 100 mL of tetrahydrofuran is added dropwise over 15 minutes. The reaction product mixture is then worked up according to the procedures of Example I to provide the title compound.

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