3-Phenylprop-2-Enal → HCID 75153364, compound

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Reaction Steps

A mixture of cinnamaldehyde (400 g) and valeraldehyde (300 g) was added to a solution of 52 g of NaOH in 1950 g methanol over a period of 2 hours. After the addition is completed, stirring was continued for another 2 hours. The reaction mixture was washed with water, the solvent removed and the resulting product distilled. 412 g 2-n-Propyl-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienal were obtained as a yellowish oil (content 90%; 60% theoretical yield).

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