α,β-Unsaturated CF3-ketones via secondary amine salts-catalyzed aldol condensation of 1,1,1-trufluoroacetone with aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes

A facile and efficient approach to the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated CF3-ketones in moderate to excellent yields via the amine salt-catalyzed aldol condensation of aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes with trifluoroacetone has been developed.