Methods for Synthesis of α-Alkyl α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes

α-Substituted α,β-unsaturated aldehydes represent a highly reactive class of compounds with a broad scope of application. Therefore, the development of methods for the synthesis of these bifunctional compounds is a dynamically progressing area of research. This review summarizes and highlights methods for the synthesis of α-alkyl α,β-alkenals.