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Chapter 23: Q56E (page 783)

Cinnamaldehyde, the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil, can be synthesized by mixed aldol condensation. Show the starting materials you would use, and write the reaction.

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The reactants for the synthesis of cinnamaldehyde are Benzaldehyde and Ethanal.

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Common reactants

The most common reactants for the preparation of cinnamaldehyde are benzaldehyde and ethanal.

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The chemical reaction is:

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