I am trying C-H functionalization of hydrocinnamaldehyde under acidic condition but i am getting self Aldol product as a side reaction. Can any body suggest me how to suppress this side reaction.
I think the protection/deprotection of aldehydic groups in cinnamaldehyde via formation of acetal/acylal using tungstosulfonic acid (TSA) solid state catalysis may favor the functionalization of the C-H.