Reaction #75273
ord-4723092e3047424dbe89f6a603b76022
Reaction equation
Reagents
None
Conditions
Detailed conditions
See reaction.notes.procedure_details.
Procedure
Benzaldehyde was condensed with potassium butyrate and butyric anhydride according to the procedure as outlined in the patent to Archer, U.S. Pat. No. 2,931,830 to give α-ethyl cinnamic acid, with a m.p. at 104°-104.8° C.