Direct aldol reactions of aldehydes and ketones can proceed smoothly in the presence of a catalytic amount of naphthol/sodium naphtholate(5 mol%) to afford the corresponding products with yields up to 98%.Such a bifunctional catalyst is more moderate than strong acid or base employed in direct aldol reactions. Direct aldol reactions of aldehydes and ketones can proceed smoothly in the presence of a catalytic amount of naphthol / sodium naphtholate (5 mol%) to afford the corresponding products with yields up to 98% .Such a bifunctional catalyst is more moderate than strong acid or base employed in direct aldol reactions.