The Synthesis of 2-(E-2-Phenylvinyl)quinoline

Under the basic condition, benzylacetone(1) was prepared by condensation with benzaldehyde and acetone. Then the new compound of 2 (E 2 phenylvinyl)quinoline(2) is obtained with good yield (81%). 1 via the Friedlnder condensation reaction with O aminobenzaldehyde.