Hydrolysis of Cinnamaldehyde in Aqueous Solution at Room Temperature Catalyzed by Amino Acids

Abstract

The hydrolysis of cinnamaldehyde in aqueous solution catalyzed by amino acids has been investigated. Eight amino acids e.g. glycine, proline etc. have been employed as the small molecular organocatalysts. The effect of reaction time, temperature, buffer concentration on the reaction has been studied. Spectroscopic analysis indicated the reaction product is 3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanal.