Aldol Condensation Reaction

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Aldol Condensation Reaction - Cinnamaldehyde

An aldol condensation reaction with cinnamaldehyde is demonstrated.


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Voiceover
Two test tubes contain basic, aqueous solutions of cinnamaldehyde. Acetone is added to the first tube. After 30 seconds, an orange solid forms. This is an example of an organic clock reaction.

Discussion
The aldol condensation reaction is repeated with cinnamaldehyde.

Design, Text and Demonstrator:
	Gary Trammell	University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794

Videographer/Editor:
	Steve Dykema	University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794

Voice:
	Margaret Biddle	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706

Audio Production:
	Greg Minix	University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
	Jerrold J. Jacobsen	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706