H_6P_2W_（18）O_（62）á18H_2O： A green and reusable catalyst for one-pot synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyrans in water

A convenient,effcient and environmentally benign procedure has been developed for the synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyran derivatives via a one-pot,three-component reaction of 4-hydroxy-6-methylpyran-2-one,aldehydes and malononitrile in water using H6P2W18O62á18H2O as catalyst.Reusability of the catalyst and reaction media,short reaction times and easy isolation of products are some added advantages of the present methodology.     

Synthesis and characterization of a novel Fe3O4@SiO2/bipyridinium dichloride nanocomposite and its application as a magnetic and recyclable phase-transfer catalyst in the preparation of β-azidoalcohols, β-cyanohydrins,and β-acetoxy alcohols

β-Azidoalcohols, β-cyanohydrins, and β-acetoxy alcohols have been synthesized in the presence of a Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/bipyridinium nanocomposite (Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/BNC) as a novel magnetic and recyclable phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in water. The catalyst was characterized with FT–IR, SEM, XRD, VSM, and TGA. This methodology offers several advantages, including easy work-up procedure, excellent regioselectivity, high yields, short reaction times, recyclable catalyst, easy separation of the catalyst through an external magnet and eco-friendly procedure.     

ZrOCl2·8H2O as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the clean synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives under solvent-free conditions

ZrOCl₂·8H₂O was found to be an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the reaction of aromatic aldehydes with dimedone to afford 1,8-dioxo-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions. Short reaction time, excellent yields and simple work-up are the advantages of this procedure. The interaction obtained from XRD studies was shown that the catalyst loses H₂O during the reaction but it did not affect catalytic activity of the catalyst and the catalyst could be reused several times.     

L-Proline catalyzed aldol reactions between acetone and aldehydes in supercritical fluids: An environmentally friendly reaction procedure

The direct asymmetric aldol reaction between various aldehydes and acetone catalyzed by l-proline catalyst was successfully carried out in supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) fluids. The enantioselectivity of 84% ee to the targeted product was achieved under 20 MPa, 40 °C, and 15 mol% of the catalyst in supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) fluid. The effects of reaction parameters, such as temperature, pressure, catalyst loading and different substituted aldehydes on both enantioselectivity and aldol yield were discussed. The titled reaction was also performed in 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, and the obtained results were compared with those in scCO₂. This new reaction procedure provides an environmental asymmetric aldol reaction system as compared with that in organic solvents.     

A modified reaction for the preparation of amidoalkyl naphthols

An efficient synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols using FeCl₃·SiO₂ as a heterogeneous catalyst is described. This thermal solvent-free procedure offers advantages such as shorter reaction times, simple work-up, excellent yields, and recovery and reusability of the catalyst.     

ZrOCl2·8H2O as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the one‐pot multicomponent synthesis of novel [1,3]oxazino[5,6‐c]quinolin‐5‐one derivatives

A simple, efficient and eco‐friendly procedure has been developed using ZrOCl₂·8H₂O as catalyst for the synthesis of novel [1,3]oxazino[5,6‐c]quinolin‐5‐one derivatives in aqueous ethanol at room temperature. The present methodology offers several advantages such as operational simplicity, use of ZrOCl₂·8H₂O as a green, non‐toxic, inexpensive and reusable catalyst, reusability of reaction media, high yields, mild and environmentally benign reaction conditions.     

A solvent-free synthesis of coumarins using a Wells-Dawson heteropolyacid as catalyst

Substituted coumarins are synthesized from phenols and β-ketoesters by the Pechmann reaction, using a Wells-Dawson heteropolyacid (H₆P₂W₁₈O₆₂·24H₂O) as catalyst by a solvent-free procedure. This one requires low reaction times, 130 °C temperature and as little as 1 mol % of Wells-Dawson acid, obtaining good to excellent yields of coumarins. The catalyst showed to be reusable with no differences in the yields. The results are compared with those of the reactions performed in toluene solution. The presented synthetic procedure is a convenient, clean and fast alternative for synthesizing 4-substituted coumarins (17 examples).     

Synthesis of bioactive heterocycles using reusable heterogeneous catalyst HClO4–SiO2 under solvent-free conditions

We are reporting a simple, efficient and green protocol for the synthesis of chromenes and dihydropyrimidines (products of Knoevenagel and Biginelli reaction, respectively) by the use of silica-supported perchloric acid (HClO₄–SiO₂) as an effective heterogeneous catalyst. Short reaction times, high product yields, simple procedure and reusability of the catalyst are the superior characteristics of this protocol.     

TiO2–SiO2 in PEG: A Highly Efficient Green Catalytic System for One‐Pot Synthesis of Benzo[a]xanthen‐11‐ones

Polyethylene glycol was found to be an inexpensive non‐toxic and effective medium for the one‐pot synthesis of benzo[a]xanthen‐11‐ones in the presence of TiO₂–SiO₂ as the catalyst in good to excellent yield. The salient features of this protocol are the simplicity of the procedure, the ready accessibility of the catalyst, its cost effectiveness, and reusable catalyst in relatively short reaction times.     

Sustainable synthesis of [1]benzopyran azo dyes using CuCr2O4 NPs

In this study, copper chromite nanoparticles (CuCr₂O₄ NPs) were prepared by a simple hydrothermal method. This nanomaterial was found as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of a new class of [1]benzopyran azo dyes via pseudo-three-component reaction of (E)-1,2-diphenyl-1-diazene with 4-hydroxycoumarin in the ratio 1:2. The aim of the present work was to provide a practical and high yielding protocol that offers several advantages such as simple procedure with an easy work-up, mild reaction conditions, and the use of CuCr₂O₄ NPs as an efficient and easily recoverable catalyst.     

An efficient and green protocol for synthesis of novel [1,3]oxazino[5,6-c]quinolin-5-one derivatives using [Et3NH]HSO4 as a reusable catalyst

A simple, efficient, and eco-friendly procedure has been developed using acidic ionic liquid [Et₃NH]HSO₄ as catalyst for the synthesis of novel [1,3]oxazino[5,6-c]quinolin-5-one derivatives via one-pot three-component condensation reaction of 4-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one, amine and formaldehyde in aqueous ethanol at room temperature. Mild and environmentally benign reaction conditions, short reaction time, good to excellent yields, nontoxic, cheap and easily available catalyst, reusability of catalyst and reaction media, and easy work-up are the key features of this method.     

KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O as a Recyclable Lewis Acid Catalyst for Synthesis of Some Amidoalkyl Naphthols Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A general and practical one-pot synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols derivatives using KAl(SO₄)₂ · 12H₂O as catalyst is described. This method provides several advantages such as short reaction times, good yields, and simple workup procedure.     

Green Recyclable CuO‐CeO2 Nanocomposite Catalyzed Amination of Aryl Halides with Aqueous Ammonia in Water

CuO‐CeO₂ nanocomposite as a green recyclable catalyst, catalyzed amination of aryl halides with aqueous ammonia in water. This catalyst can be easily recovered by simple filtration and recycled up to 5 consecutive runs with consistent activity. The procedure provides some advantages such as simple work‐up, clean procedure, relatively short reaction times and high yields of the products.     

An efficient one-pot synthesis of anthraquinone derivatives catalyzed by alum in aqueous media

Abstract

Alum (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) performs as a novel catalyst for the synthesis of anthraquinone derivatives from phthalic anhydride and substituted benzenes in good to excellent yields (70–96%) using water as a solvent at ambient temperature. Several solvents were examined for this reaction; however, in terms of reaction yield and time, water was found to be the optimum solvent. The remarkable advantages offered by this method are an inexpensive and easily available catalyst, a simple procedure, mild conditions, and much faster (60–120 min) reactions.     

Al(H_2PO_4)_3 as an Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for One-pot Three-component Synthesis of α-Amino Phosphonates under Solvent-free Conditions

Synthesis of α‐amino phosphonates is described under solvent‐free conditions at 100°C from reaction between aldehydes and amines in the presence of trialkyl phosphites using Al(H₂PO₄)₃ as an efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst. The advantages of this procedure are short reaction time, flexibility and having high to excellent yields.     

Nano Al2O3: an efficient and recyclable nanocatalyst for the one-pot preparation of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols under solvent-free conditions

A direct approach for the one-pot preparation of 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols via three-component reaction of β-naphthol, aromatic aldehydes, and acetamide in the presence of nano-structured Al₂O₃ under solvent-free conditions has been developed. Some benefits of this procedure are: recyclability of the catalyst, short reaction time, high yield of the products, environmentally benign procedure, and facile work-up.

     

高效可回收多相催化剂SiO2-Cu2O催化伯胺和仲胺苄基化反应简

A mild, effective, and selective procedure is reported for the mono N-benzylation and N,N-dibenzylation of primary amines as well as mono N-benzylation of secondary amines using silica-supported copper(I) oxide in water. The silica-supported Cu₂O was generated in situ by the reaction of Fehling solution and glucose at 100 ℃ onto activated silica. The catalyst was filtered, washed with water, and oven-dried, and was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and atomic absorption spectroscopy. The prepared Cu₂O-SiO₂ was found to be thermally stable up to 325 ℃. The copper was uniformly distributed onto the surface of the silica, and the mean particle diameter was 7 nm. The catalyst served as a selective heterogenous catalyst for the N-benzylation of primary and secondary amines. The catalyst is recyclable and was used effectively upto fifth run without a significant loss of catalytic activity. Various reaction solvents including water, acetonitrile, and toluene were screened for N-benzylation of amines, and the success of the aqueous system highlights the low environmental impact of the procedure.     

Highly efficient desilylation of 3-trimethylsilylprop-2-ynamides by the action of KF-Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>

A highly effective procedure has been developed for desilylation of 3-trimethylsilylprop-2-ynamides in the presence of KF-Al₂O₃ as catalyst. The corresponding terminal prop-2-ynamides were obtained in high yield in methanol at 25°C using 5 mol % of the catalyst (reaction time 20 min). Rise in temperature leads to the formation of Z,E-3-methoxyprop-2-enamides or 3,3-dimethoxypropanamides as a result of tandem desilylation-addition of methanol, depending on the conditions.     

NH4H2PO4/SiO2: a recyclable,efficient heterogeneous catalyst for crossed aldol condensation reaction

Abstract

Crossed aldol condensation of aromatic aldehydes with cyclic ketones in the presence of catalytic amount of NH₄H₂PO₄/SiO₂ (as a safe, green, and cheap heterogeneous catalyst) under solvent-free condition afforded α,?-bis(substituted-benzylidene) cycloalkanones in high yields. This method is general with respect to all types of aromatic aldehydes and is an eco-friendly procedure. And the catalyst is easily prepared, stable, reusable, and efficient under the reaction conditions.     

Alk-2-yn-1-amines in the synthesis of substituted quinolines in the presence of palladium complexes

An effective one-step procedure has been developed for the synthesis of 4- and 2,3,4-substituted quinolines via reaction of o-iodoaniline with alk-2-yn-1-amines in the presence of Pd(OAc)₂ as catalyst.