Research Article

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Arylidene Acetophenones

Table 1

Comparative study for synthesis of arylidene acetophenones.

Name of compoundsConventional methodMicrowave method
Molar ratioTime (hr)Yield (%)Molar ratioTime (sec)Power (W)Yield (%)

2a1 : 12681 : 16032093.05
2b1 : 11.3065.081 : 19024097.06
2c1 : 1270.021 : 112032098.03