37+ Benzaldehyde And Acetone Reaction Mechanism Pics. In this reaction, two molecules of benzaldehyde (aldehyde) are condensed with one molecule of acetone (ketone). The reaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Benzaldehyde (sigma aldrich, 98%) acetone (sigma aldrich, 99%) sodium hydroxide (naoh) ethanol distilled water. I wrote out what i thought the beginning of the mechanism might be General reaction mechanism for the condensation of one molecule of benzaldehyde with one molecule of acetone. The acetone will react twice.