Isobutyraldehyde → HCID 178436228, compound

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Benzene (150 mL) was added to 2,6-diethylaniline (18.59 g, 124.6 mmol) and 3 angstrom molecular sieves (ca. 50 mL). Then isobutyraldehyde (9.43 g, 131 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (20 mg, 0.011 mmol) were added. The flask was sealed and heated to 50° C. After stirring overnight the very pale yellow solution was filtered and the volatiles were removed under reduced pressure to afford the product as a clear, pale yellow oil. Yield: 22.5 g, 84.6%. 1H NMR (C6D6): δ 7.21 (1H, d), 7.02 (2H, m), 2.47 (4H, q), 2.39 (1H, m), 1.11 (6H, t), 1.01 (6H, d).

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