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Preparation of C9-aldehyde via aldol condensation reactions in ionic liquid media.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2002-08-13)
Christian P Mehnert, Nicholas C Dispenziere, Raymond A Cook
ABSTRACT

C9-aldehyde has been prepared via aldol condensation reactions in ionic liquid media; catalyst investigation showed enhanced product selectivity for the desired aldehyde in ionic liquid media than in conventional solvent systems.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
2-Methylpentanal, 98%
Sigma-Aldrich
1-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, ≥97.0%