Abstract:
Chalcone of (E)-1-naphthalene-1-yl-3-(3-nitro-phenyl)-propenone has been synthesized
by aldol condensation using NaOH as a catalyst. The synthesis of chalcone compound
used stirring method by reacting 1-acetylnaphthalene with 3-nitrobenzaldehyde.
(E)-1-naphthalene-1-yl-3-(3-nitro-phenyl)-propenone compound obtained has a good yield 88,68 %. The compound has been characterized using UV, FTIR, NMR and Mass
spectroscopy. Data characterization showed that the compound obtained was target compound.