Manganese–Ketopinic Acid–Derived Catalyst for Aldol Condensation Reactions

Y. Hassan, R. Klein, and P. T. Kaye (pp. 68-74)

Abstract

Aldol condensation reactions of benzaldehyde with various aliphatic ketones was catalyzed by a new manganese–ketopinic acid–derived complex to furnish products with excellent yield (>99%).