Fly-ash:H2O Assisted Aldol Condensation: Effect of Solvents on the Synthesis of Some Aryl (E) 2-propen-1-ones

Some series of aryl (E) 2-propen-1-ones have been synthesized by Fly-ash:H2O catalyzed aldol condensation of aryl methyl ketones and substituted benzaldehydes at reflux condition in atmospheric pressure. The yields of chalcones are higher than 60%. These chalcones were characterized by their physical constants and spectral data, for known compounds their purities were checked with the physical constants and spectral data earlier published in the literature. The effects of solvents on the product have been studied.