In this paper, three kinds of catalysts are introduced and discussed according to the acid or base active site.The prospect of the catalysts for aldol condensation is also been put forward.

• 本文根据活性中心的不同，对酸性、碱性和酸-碱两性三类不同的催化剂进行了论述，分析了羟醛缩合反应催化剂今后的发展方向。