A facile and efficient method for the preparation of a,a¢-bis(substituted benzylidene)cycloalkanones is described for the first time using iodotrimethylsilane generated in situ from chlorotrimethylsilane and sodium iodide in acetonitrile. The reaction proceeds rapidly at room temperature, giving high yields of products.
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