Cinnamaldehyde is the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil. Propose a synthesis of cinnamaldehyde using benzene, ethanal and any other reagents. CHO
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First, we need to add an acyl group (CH3CO-) to the benzene ring. This can be done through Friedel-Crafts acylation. The reagents needed for this reaction are ethanal (CH3CHO) and anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3). The product of this reaction is Show more…
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