Benzaldehyde → 2-Benzylidene-1-indanone

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 1-indanone (5.0 g) and benzaldehyde (4.1 g) in methanol (40 ml), was added 2.2 ml of 48% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 0.5 hr. The resulting precipitate was filtered and washed with water. The yield was 7.9 g.

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