The present paper covers a new process for the synthesis of 1-（2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl）-3-methyl-2-buten-4-al with dimethyl sulfide, bromomethane and β-ionone as primary materials in four steps, via the carbine reaction of dimethyl sulfide and bromomethane, the cyclization of trimethylsulfonium bromide and β-ionone, the opening of epoxy compound and isomerization of C14-aldehyde. The overall yield is 77%. The structure of the titled product was characterized by GC/MS, IR and 1H NMR. The process has many advantages such as facile low-cost materials, high conversion, short reaction time, mild reaction ondition, and less by-products. Furthermore, the part materials can be recycled, the cost and pollution are reduced, so it is feasible for industry production.
