Example Cyclohexenone TM

Synthesize the following target molecule, using readily available starting materials and reagents. The synthesis must involve the formation of a new C-C bond. 

Since the TM contains a cyclohexenone moiety, two disconnections can be made around the four-carbon methyl vinyl ketone unit within the six-membered cyclohexenone ring. The first disconnection is through the double bond of the cyclohexenone (aldol disconnection). The second disconnection is from an alpha carbon (Nu ) to the beta carbon of the MVK unit (E ) (Michael disconnection). 

Synthesis of the TM involves combining the diketone shown with MVK in the presence of a base addition of heat facilitates the final dehydration. 

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