Improved synthesis of chalcones under ultrasound irradiation.

Improved synthesis of chalcones under ultrasound irradiation.

Ultrasonics sonochemistry (2002-10-10)

Ji-Tai Li, Wen-Zhi Yang, Shu-Xiang Wang, Sheng-Hui Li, Tong-Shuang Li

ABSTRACT

Claisen-Schmidt condensation of acetophenone with aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by pulverized KOH and KF-Al2O3 results chalcones in 52-97% and 83-98% yields respectively in alcoholic solvent under ultrasound irradiation.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

484016

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium hydroxide, reagent grade, 90%, flakes

221473

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium hydroxide, ACS reagent, ≥85%, pellets