Solvent-free synthesis of new spiropyrroloindole compounds using Fe3O4/TiO2/MWCNTs MNCs via multicomponent reactions: assessment of new spiropyrroloindole antioxidant activity

In this study, water extract of Spinacia oleracea leaves was used for the synthesis of Fe₃O₄/TiO₂/MWCNTs magnetic nanocomposites and high performance of this catalyst was confirmed by employing it in the solvent-free multicomponent reactions of anilines, oxalyl chloride, diamines or hydroxyamines, electron-deficient acetylenic ester, α-haloketones and Et₃N at room temperature for the generation of new spiropyrroloindoles in high yields. This catalyst could be utilized several times and has a significant role in the yield of product. The synthesized spiropyrroloindoles have NH and OH group in their structure and for this reason have good antioxidant activity. Also, by employing Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and the disk diffusion procedure confirmed the antimicrobial effect of some spiropyrroloindole derivatives. The results showed that synthesized spiropyrroloindoles prevented the bacterial growth. This used process for preparation of new spiropyrroloindoles has some improvements such as low reaction time, product with high yields, and simple separation of catalyst and products.

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