Simplified scheme of the reaction of acetaldehyde and heptanal on a solid basic and acid catalyst.
Cross- and self-condensation from the carbanion of heptanal.
Cross-condensation between the carbanion of acetaldehyde and heptanal.
Selectivity to 1 as a function of heptanal conversion in the reaction of acetaldehyde and heptanal at different reaction temperatures.
Selectivity to 1 as a function of heptanal (A) and acetaldehyde (B) conversions in the reaction of acetaldehyde and heptanal at different acetaldehyde/heptanal molar ratios.