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The aim is to develop a rapid synthesis method for trans-cinnamic acid using DBU and elemental sulfur.

Elemental Sulfur Promotes DBU‐Mediated Knoevenagel–Doebner Condensation for Rapid Access to Trans ‐Cinnamic Acid

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Randomized trial demonstrates rapid synthesis of trans-cinnamic acid in the presence of elemental sulfur, suggesting enhanced efficiency.

The aim is to develop a rapid synthesis method for trans-cinnamic acid using DBU and elemental sulfur.
Synthesis of trans-cinnamic acid using DBU as a base with elemental sulfur.
Investigation of reaction speed and yield across various aldehyde substrates.
Demonstration of gram-scale synthesis and transformation to thioamide derivative.
The reaction significantly accelerates with elemental sulfur, leading to very good to excellent yields.
Without elemental sulfur, the reaction is notably slower.
Scalability was confirmed through successful gram-scale synthesis.

Patel et al. (2026) studied this question.

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