Eco‐friendly,One‐Pot Multicomponent Synthesis of Pyran Annulated Heterocyclic Scaffolds at Room Temperature Using Ammonium or Sodium Formate as Non‐toxic Catalyst

A simple, facile, and convenient practical method for one‐pot synthesis of pharmaceutically interesting diverse kind of pyran annulated heterocycles such as 4H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]coumarins, 4H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]‐α‐pyrones, 5,6,7,8‐tetrahydro‐5‐oxo‐4H‐chromenes and benzo[h]‐4H‐chromenes in the presence of ammonium or sodium formate as catalyst via three‐component condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and C?H activated acidic compounds in aqueous ethanol has been developed mostly at room temperature. The salient features of the present method are mild reaction conditions, good to excellent yields, high atom economy, environmentally benign, easy isolation of products, no column chromatographic separation and reusability of reaction media.     

Synthesis of Monospiro‐2‐amino‐4H‐pyran Derivatives Catalyzed by Propane‐1‐sulfonic Acid‐Modified Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles

Various monospiro‐2‐amino‐4H‐pyran derivatives have been synthesized in high yields (via three‐component coupling of ninhydrin or different isatins with malononitrile and 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds) in the presence of catalytic amount of propane‐1‐sulfonic acid‐modified magnetic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in H₂O. Due to easy magnetic removal of nanocatalyst and applying of H₂O as solvent, this protocol enhanced product purity, and promised economic as well as environmental benefits, exemplifying a waste‐free chemistry. More importantly, the catalyst could be easily recycled for more than five times without loss of activity.     

Zn(L‐proline)2 as an efficient and reusable catalyst for the multi‐component synthesis of pyran‐annulated heterocyclic compounds

We have developed a simple, straightforward and highly efficient multi‐component one‐pot synthesis of 2‐amino‐3‐cyano‐4H‐pyrans and pyran‐annulated heterocyclic compounds. Zn(L‐proline)₂ has been utilized as a mild and efficient Lewis acid catalyst for the three‐component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile and enolizable C‐H acids or activated phenols to synthesize pyran‐annulated scaffolds. 3‐Methyl‐1‐phenyl‐2‐pyrazolin‐5‐one, 4‐hydroxycoumarine, dimedone, 4‐hydroxy‐6‐methyl‐2‐pyrone, resorcinol, 1‐naphthol and 2‐naphthol were used as activated C‐H acids. The products were isolated in high yields via vacuum filtration and without using any chromatography. The Zn(L‐proline)₂ was recovered and reused in another reaction (three times) without significant loss of activity.     

Diversity‐Oriented Synthesis of Novel 2′‐Aminospiro[11H‐indeno[1,2‐b]quinoxaline‐11,4′‐[4H]pyran] Derivatives via a One‐Pot Four‐Component Reaction

A sequential one‐pot four‐component reaction for the efficient synthesis of novel 2′‐aminospiro[11H‐indeno[1,2‐b]quinoxaline‐11,4′‐[4H]pyran] derivatives 5 in the presence of AcONH₄ as a neutral, inexpensive, and dually activating catalyst is described (Scheme 1). The syntheses are achieved by reacting ninhydrin ( 1 ) with benzene‐1,2‐diamines 2 to give indenoquinoxalines, which are trapped in situ by malono derivatives 2 and various α‐methylenecarbonyl compounds 4 through cyclization, providing the multifunctionalized 2′‐aminospiro[11H‐indeno[1,2‐b]quinoxaline‐11,4′‐[4H]pyran] analogs 5 . This chemistry provides an efficient and promising synthetic way of proceeding for the diversity‐oriented construction of the spiro[indenoquinoxalino‐pyran] skeleton.     

Piperazine‐functionalized nickel ferrite nanoparticles as efficient and reusable catalysts for the solvent‐free synthesis of 2‐amino‐4H‐chromenes

Piperazine‐functionalized nickel ferrite (NiFe₂O₄) nanoparticles were synthesized as recoverable heterogeneous base catalysts using a routine method. The synthesized materials were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques such as infrared, X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray, thermogravimetry analysis, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Catalytic efficiency was investigated in the synthesis of 2‐amino‐4H‐chromene derivatives via a one‐pot three component reaction of aldehyde and malononitrile with β or α‐naphthol/5‐methyle resorcinol under solvent‐free conditions with good to high yields. This method is operationally simple and has several advantages such as good to high yield, short reaction times, solvent‐free conditions, and easy synthesis. Moreover, the catalyst was recovered easily using an external magnet and reused three times without distinctive loss in catalytic activity.     

Polypyrrole/Fe3O4/CNT as a recyclable and highly efficient catalyst for one‐pot three‐component synthesis of pyran derivatives

Polypyrrole (PPY)/Fe₃O₄/CNT has been synthesized and characterized by FT‐IR, TEM and SEM techniques and its catalytic activity has been evaluated in the synthesis of several series of pyran derivatives. Tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyranes, 4H‐pyran‐3‐carboxylates, 4H,5H‐pyrano[3,2‐c]chromenes and dihydropyrano[2,3‐c]pyrazoles have been successfully prepared from one‐pot three‐component condensation of aldehyde, malononitrile and active methylene‐containing compounds (dimedone /ethyl acetoacetate/4‐hydroxycoumarin/3‐methyl‐2‐pyrazoline‐5‐one) using PPY/Fe₃O₄/CNT as a new and reusable heterogeneous catalyst. The present method offer several advantages such as; high yields of products, short reaction times, easy work‐up procedure and easy separation of the catalyst from the reaction mixture due to its magnetic character. Furthermore, chemoselective synthesis of bis‐benzo[b]pyran from terephthalaldehyde can be achieved by this method.     

SO3H‐functionalized nano‐MGO‐D‐NH2: Synthesis,characterization and application for one‐pot synthesis of pyrano[2,3‐d]pyrimidinone and tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran derivatives in aqueous media

An SO₃H‐functionalized nano‐MGO‐D‐NH₂ catalyst has been prepared by multi‐functionalization of a magnetic graphene oxide (GO) nanohybrid and evaluated in the synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran and pyrano[2,3‐d]pyrimidinone derivatives. The GO/Fe₃O₄ (MGO) hybrid was prepared via an improved Hummers method followed by the covalent attachment of 1,4‐butanesultone with the amino group of the as‐prepared polyamidoamine‐functionalized MGO (MGO‐D‐NH₂) to give double‐functionalized magnetic nanoparticles as the catalyst. The prepared nanoparticles were characterized to confirm their synthesis and to precisely determine their physicochemical properties. In summary, the prepared catalyst showed marked recyclability and catalytic performance in terms of reaction time and yield of products. The results of this study are hoped to aid the development of a new class of heterogeneous catalysts to show high performance and as excellent candidates for industrial applications.     

Microwave‐assisted Domino Cyclization for the Synthesis of Novel Spiro‐benzo[a]phenazine Annulated Heterocycles Catalyzed by a Basic Ionic Liquid

An efficient and green strategy for the improved synthesis of a biologically and pharmaceutically interesting multi‐functionalized diverse novel spiro‐benzo[a ]phenazine annulated heterocycles was developed with the assistance of microwave irradiation. A sequential one‐pot, two‐step domino reaction starting from 2‐hydroxynaphthalene‐1,4‐dione, benzene‐1,2‐diamines, a cyclic carbonyl compound, and 1,3‐indandione in the presence of a basic ionic liquid (1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hydroxide) as an expedient, ecofriendly and reusable catalyst afforded the corresponding novel spiro[benzo[a ]indeno[2′,1′:5,6]pyrano[2,3‐c ]phenazine] derivatives with high yield under solvent‐free conditions. This domino Knoevenagel–Michael annulation reaction provided five new bonds (two C–C, two CN, and one C–O) and two new rings through multiple operations in a single flask.     

Bis(4‐pyridylamino)triazine‐stabilized magnetite nanoparticles: preparation,characterization and application as a retrievable catalyst for the green synthesis of 4H‐pyran, 4H‐thiopyran and 1,4‐dihydropyridine derivatives

Synthesis of bis(4‐pyridylamino)triazine stabilized on silica‐coated nano‐Fe₃O₄ particles, and their feasibility as a reusable heterogeneous basic catalyst are reported. The catalytic performance of this novel material was studied for the green synthesis of highly functionalized 4H ‐pyran, 4H ‐thiopyran and 1,4‐dihydropyridine derivatives via one‐pot multicomponent reactions. Eco‐friendly method, high yield and purity of desired products, short reaction time along with ease of workup procedure outline the advantages of these new methodologies over earlier ones. Surface and magnetic properties of the core–shell hybrid nanoparticles were characterized via transmission and scanning electron microscopies, X‐ray diffraction, energy‐dispersive X‐ray and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies and vibrating sample magnetometry. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fe3O4@silica‐MCM‐41@DABCO: A novel magnetically reusable nanostructured catalyst for clean in situ synthesis of substituted 2‐aminodihydropyrano[3,2‐b]pyran‐3‐cyano

DABCO (1,4‐diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)‐modified magnetite with silica‐MCM‐41 shell (Fe₃O₄@silica‐MCM‐41@DABCO) as an effective, magnetic and novel heterogeneous reusable nanocatalyst was synthesized and analysed using various techniques. Evaluation of the catalytic activity of this nanocatalyst was performed in the clean synthesis of substituted 2‐aminodihydropyrano[3,2‐b]pyran‐3‐cyano in high yields via in situ reaction of azido kojic acid, malononitrile and various aldehydes.     

A Convenient Method for the Preparation of 1,5‐Diaryl‐3‐(arylamino)‐1H‐pyrrol‐2(5H)‐ones

A simple and eco‐friendly method for the preparation of 1,5‐diaryl‐3‐(arylamino)‐1H‐pyrrol‐2(5H)‐ones via the cyclo‐condensation reaction of aldehydes, amines and ethyl pyruvate in the presence of silica supported ferric chloride (SiO₂‐FeCl₃) as reusable heterogeneous catalyst is described. The present methodology offers several advantages such as excellent yields, simple procedure and short reaction times.     

Synthesis of Novel 1H‐Imidazol[1,2‐a]Indeno[2,1‐e]Pyridine‐6(5H)‐Ones Derivatives via a One‐Pot Four‐Component Condensation Reaction

1H‐imidazol[1,2‐a]indeno[2,1‐e]pyridine‐6(5H)‐ones derivatives were synthesized in a one‐pot four‐component condensation of corresponding aldehydes, 1,3‐indandione, diamine, and nitro ketene dithioacetal using KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O (alum) as nontoxic, reusable, inexpensive and easily available catalyst in good to excellent yields. This green protocol provides a powerful entry into fused polycyclic structures related to bioactive heterocycles.     

Preparation and characterization of new inorganic–organic hybrid catalyst H3PMo12O40/Hyd‐SBA‐15 and its application in the domino multi‐component reaction

We present novel inorganic–organic hybrid catalyst to accomplish domino multi‐component reaction (MCR) for synthesis of 3‐amino‐2′‐oxospiro[benzo[c]pyrano[3,2‐a]phenazine‐1,3′‐indoline]‐2‐carbonitrile/carboxylate derivatives. This methodology offers remarkable development by easy production of H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀/Hyd‐SBA‐15 in regard to solving the problem of using harsh catalysts, also it demonstrates to be impressive and environmentally friendly in term of low reaction times and high yields.     

Dendrimer‐encapsulated Cu(Π) nanoparticles immobilized on superparamagnetic Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles as a novel recyclable catalyst for N‐arylation of nitrogen heterocycles and green synthesis of 5‐substituted 1H‐tetrazoles

In this study, dendrimer‐encapsulated Cu(Π) nanoparticles immobilized on superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles were prepared via a multistep‐synthesis. Then, the synthesized composite was fully characterized by various techniques such as fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR) spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV‐vis spectroscopy, energy dispersive X‐ray analysis (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and vibration sample magnetometer (VSM). From the information gained by FE‐SEM and TEM studies it can be inferred that the particles are mostly spherical in shape and have an average size of 50 nm. Also, the amount of Cu is determined to be 0.51 mmol/g in the catalyst by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analyzer. This magnetic nano‐compound has been successfully applied as a highly efficient, magnetically recoverable and stable catalyst for N‐arylation of nitrogen heterocycles with aryl halides (I, Br) and arylboronic acids without using external ligands or additives. The catalyst was also employed in a one‐pot, three‐component reaction for the efficient and green synthesis of 5‐substituted 1H‐tetrazoles using various aldehydes, hydroxylamine hydrochloride and sodium azide in water. The magnetic catalyst can be easily separated by an external magnet bar and is recycled seven times without significant loss of its activity.     

Fe3O4/ZnS Hollow Nanospheres:A Highly Efficient Magnetic Heterogeneous Catalyst for Synthesis of 5-Substituted 1H-Tetrazoles from Nitriles and Sodium Azide

An efficient route for the synthesis of 5‐substituted 1H‐tetrazole via [2+3] cycloaddition of nitriles and sodium azide is reported using Fe₃O₄/ZnS hollow nanospheres as a magnetic separable heterogeneous catalyst. The catalyst is very efficient, affording excellent yields and can be reused for several circles. In addition, the Fe₃O₄ inner shell exhibits magnetism, making the catalyst easily separated by a magnet.     

The efficient in‐situ reduction and cyclization reaction of aromatic aldehyde, 1,3‐cyclopentanedione (tetronic acid), and nitro‐compound under SnCl2·2H2O‐THF medium

An efficient in‐situ reduction and cyclization reaction for the synthesis of pyrazolo[4,3‐f]quinoline, pyrazolo[3,4‐f]quinoline, and pyrazolo[3,2‐f]quinoline derivatives directly form 5‐nitroindazole, 6‐nitroindazole and 5‐nitroindole in the presence of SnCl₂·2H₂O was reported. Compared to traditional synthetic methods, this approach has the advantages of stable reagents, easy obtaining raw material, and high yields. In this research, SnCl₂·2H₂O is the efficient reducing agent for the in‐situ reduction and cyclization reaction of nitro‐compound. In addition, this process provided an alternative approach for the synthesis of target compounds.     

An efficient in situ reduction and cyclization reaction for synthesis of spiro compound derivatives in Fe–H2O–AcOH medium from nitro compounds

An efficient in situ reduction and cyclization reaction for the synthesis of nitrogen‐containing spiro compounds directly form 5‐nitro‐1H‐indazole, 6‐nitro‐1H‐indazole and 5‐nitroindole in Fe–H₂O–AcOH medium is reported. 5‐Nitro‐1H‐indazole, 6‐nitro‐1H‐indazole and 5‐nitroindole were first used to synthesize spiro compounds, and this is a novel method for the synthesis of spiro compounds from nitro compounds. The advantages of this reaction are stable reagents, easily available raw materials, wide range of substrates and high yields.     

One-pot three-component reaction for the synthesis of pyran annulated heterocyclic compounds using DMAP as a catalyst

The one-pot three-component reaction for the synthesis of pyran annulated heterocycles is reported by condensing aromatic aldehydes, ethyl cyanoacetate, or malononitrile and C-H activated acidic compounds in the presence of catalytic amount of 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP) in ethanol under reflux conditions. The significant features of the present protocol are simple, environmentally benign, high yields, non-aqueous work-up procedure, no chromatographic separation and recyclability of the catalyst.     

An Efficient One‐Pot Synthesis of Substituted 1H‐Naphtho[2,1‐b]pyrans and 4H‐1‐Benzopyrans (=Chromenes) under Solvent‐Free Microwave‐Irradiation Conditions

A facile heterogeneous synthesis of 3‐amino‐1‐aryl‐1H‐naphtho[2,1‐b]pyran and 2‐amino‐4‐aryl‐4H‐1‐benzopyran derivatives 3 and 5 , respectively, was carried out efficiently by one‐pot three‐component coupling of an aromatic aldehyde 1 , an active methylene compound 2 , and naphthalen‐2‐ol or a phenol 4 in the presence of 5‐Å molecular sieves under solvent‐free microwave‐irradiation conditions (Scheme 1 and 2, Tables 1 and 2). The catalyst was recovered and recycled (Table 3).     

MNPs‐NHC6H4SO3H as high‐performance catalyst for the synthesis of 1,4‐diazepines containing tetrazole ring under microwave irradiation

MNPs‐NHC₆H₄SO₃H as an efficient catalyst was prepared and characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), DLS dynamic light scattering (DLS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) techniques. The catalytic activity of MNPs‐NHC₆H₄SO₃H was investigated in the synthesis of 1,4‐diazepines containing the tetrazole ring via a four‐component reaction under microwave irradiation. The heterogeneous catalyst could be recovered easily and reused six times without significant loss of its catalytic activity. The present work demonstrates the advantages of microwave irradiation‐assisted heterogeneous catalysis in the synthesis of 1,4‐diazepines containing the tetrazole ring, compounds that generate great attention in many applications, particularly in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.