Simple and Effective Protocol for Claisen-Schmidt Condensation of Hindered Cyclic Ketones with Aromatic Aldehydes

Abstract

A simple and effective methodology for Claisen-Schmidt condensation of (-)-menthone and other hindered cyclic ketones with aromatic aldehydes under highly basic conditions using a polar aprotic solvent and a strong base (alkali metal hydroxide or an alkoxide) is described and discussed.

aldehydes - α,β-unsaturated ketones - condensation - diastereoselectivity­ - super basic conditions

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