In this video complete mechanism of perkin reaction is provided. It is a condensation reaction between an aromatic aldehyde with an aliphatic anhydride in presence of weak base. The mechanism involves intramolecular acyl transfer step, E2 elimination step as the two major steps.
Books consulted:
1. A guidebook to mechanism in organic chemistry by Peter Sykes
2. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms, and Structure
by Jerry March
Software used:
Smooth draw for writing, OBS studio for screen capturing, audacity for recording.