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A solvent-free procedure for the synthesis of several 1-aryl-2-(dialkylamin
omethyl)-prop-2-en-1-ones 3 (a-e) and 4 (a-e)is reported. Reaction of arylm
ethyl ketones with formaldehyde and dialkylamines, such as diethyl- or dibu
tylamines at room temperature in silica gel produce 3 and 4 with moderate y
ields.