Nurhalis, MukhsinJasrilZamri, Adel2016-10-192016-10-192016-10-19wahyu sari yenihttp://repository.unri.ac.id/xmlui/handle/123456789/8727Chalcone (E)-1-(3’-hidroxyphenyl)-3-(3-methoxysiphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (MN) have been synthesized by Claisen–Schmidt condensation using potassium hydroxide as a catalyst under microwave irradiation. The reactions took placed in a short time (4 minutes) with a satisfying yield (55-96%). The chalcone structure was characterized based on the interpretation of spectroscopic data included UV, FTIR, 1H NMR and HRMS.enchalconClaisen–Schmidt condensationmicrowave irradiationstudent Paper Post Degree