Cinnamaldehyde, the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil, can be synthesized by a mixed aldol condensation. Show the starting materials you would use, and write the reaction.
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Step 1: The starting materials for the synthesis of cinnamaldehyde through mixed aldol condensation are benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde. Show more…
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