The aldol condensation of Chan's diene with benzaldehyde is catalyzed by only 8% mol of the calix[n]arene/Ti(O-i-Pr)(4) complexes. Studies have revealed that the size of calixarene molecule and the number of hydroxyl groups affected the efficiency of the reaction. The reaction conditions (solvent and temperature) have been examined. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.