The invention discloses a method for synthesizing 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)
propionaldehyde. The method is executed according to reaction formulas as shown in the description and specifically comprises following steps: a compound shown as the formula I is subjected to Claisen-Schmidt
condensation reaction, unsaturated aldehydes are produced, and a compound shown as the formula II is obtained; the compound shown as the formula II is dissolved in
toluene and ethanediol and subjected to
fractional distillation and
water discharge under the action of a catalyst, and a compound shown as the formula IIIis produced through condensation; the compound shown as the formula III is dissolved in a
solvent, then the catalyst is added,
hydrogen is introduced under pressurizing action to reduce double bonds,and a compound shown as the formula IV is obtained;
acetal shown as the formula IV is hydrolyzed under the acidic condition to form
aldehyde, and 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)
propionaldehyde shown as the formula V is obtained. Compared with Friedel-Crafts
acylation reaction in the prior art, the method for synthesizing 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)
propionaldehyde has the advantages as follows: conditions are mild, the Claisen-Schmidt
condensation reaction is high in selectivity, unicity of condensation is high, and the problem of severe
pollution caused by high consumption of strong-
corrosion titanium tetrachloride is solved. The reaction synthesis is low-
pollution, aftertreatment is simple, and the requirement of modern
green production is met.