Predict the possible aldol products for the following reaction (provide 8 structures). Choose one final product (α,β-unsaturated ketone) and show both the acid- and base-catalyzed mechanisms.
possible nu:/E+ | possible nu:/E+ | acid | products (2 self + 2 mixed) | (- H2O) | products (2 self + 2 mixed) |
O O base 4 possible Δ 4 final
or
β-hydroxyketone α,β-unsat’d ketones