What is Perkin reaction ?

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Perkin reaction

This reaction is used in the synthesis of β-aryl-acrylic acid. This reaction is mostly used for the prepration of cinnamic acid. Coumerin, a flavouring agent is also prepared by this method.

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In this reaction the mechanism clears the following points.

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