N,N ′-Diiodo-N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis(p-toluenesulfonamide) as an Efficient Catalyst for Acetylation of Alcohols,Phenols, Amines,and Thiols Under Solvent-Free Conditions

N,N′-Diiodo-N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis(p-toluenesulfonamide) (NIBTS) is a highly efficient catalyst for the acetylation of alcohols, phenols, amines, and thiols under solvent-free conditions. Primary, secondary, tertiary alcohols; phenols; amines; and thiols can be easily acetylated in good to excellent yields at 80 °C.     

MgBr2 · OEt2: A Lewis Acid Catalyst for the O- and N-Boc Protection of Phenols and Amines

MgBr₂ · OEt₂ efficiently catalyzes the O- and N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of functionalized phenols and amines. The presented procedure is operationally simple and done under solvent-free conditions.     

OH−/Silica-Mediated One-Pot Synthesis of Dithiocarbamates Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Abstract

An efficient, versatile, and environmentally benign method for the synthesis of dithiocarbamates under solvent-free conditions is reported. The Michael addition of electron-deficient alkenes with alkyl or aryl amines and CS₂ in the presence of OH^?/silica in a one-pot three-component reaction protocol gave the corresponding dithiocarbamates in good to excellent yields. This method is suitable for a wide range of amines and a variety of Michael acceptors in solvent-free conditions. The results of the present work show the desired products in excellent yields.     

ZrOCl2·8H2O: An Efficient Catalyst for One-Pot Synthesis of α-Amino Phosphonates Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A highly efficient protocol has been developed for the three-component reaction of an amine, an aldehyde, and diethyl phopshite catalyzed by ZrOCl₂·8H₂O, an environmentally friendly catalyst, at ambient temperature. The catalyst exhibited remarkable activity and tolerated a wide variety of functional groups, providing the desired amino phosphonates in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions. Alternatively, the reaction rate can be significantly enhanced by carrying out the reaction in a monomode microwave reactor as a promoter.     

Tartaric Acid–Catalyzed Synthesis of α-Aminophosphonates Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A facile procedure is developed for the synthesis of α-aminophosphonates, using tartaric acid as a stable, environmentally benign, low cost, and easily available organocatalyst. In the presence of tartaric acid (10 mol%), triethyl phosphite reacts with imines (generated in situ from an aldehyde and an amine) to yield the corresponding α-aminophosphonates. The organocatalyst tartaric acid is more stable during reaction. The catalyst provides easier workup, affords better yields, and takes less reaction time in comparison to generally used Lewis acid catalysts.

Silica Chloride–Catalyzed Synthesis of Thiiranes from Oxiranes Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A mild, simple, and efficient method for the synthesis of thiiranes from epoxides using a catalytic amount of silica chloride under solvent-free conditions has been developed. Experimental simplicity, simple work-up procedure, and solvent-free reaction conditions are important features of the present protocol.     

RuCl3·xH2O: A Novel and Efficient Catalyst for the Facile Synthesis of 1,5-Benzodiazepines Under Solvent-Free Conditions

1,5-Benzodizepines are synthesized in excellent yields via condensation of o-phenylenediamine with ketones having a hydrogen at the α-position. The reaction is performed in solvent-free conditions and 5 mol% of RuCl₃·xH₂O is enough to direct the reaction to completion.     

Montmorillonite K10–Catalyzed Michael Addition of Indoles to Nitroolefins Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Montmorillonite K10 is a very inexpensive and readily available reagent and efficiently catalyzes the Michael addition of indoles to nitroolefins under solvent-free conditions. Reasonable to excellent yields of the desired products were obtained in most cases.     

Vilsmeier–Haack Bromination of Aromatic Compounds with KBr and N-Bromosuccinimide Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Bromination of aromatic hydrocarbons is triggered by Vilsmeier–Haack reagent [N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF–POCl₃ system)] in the presence of KBr or N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) under solvent-free conditions by grinding the reactants in a mortar with a pestle. The reactions afforded corresponding bromo derivatives in very good yield with high regioselectivity. The results are comparable with those obtained under reflux conditions.     

BF3·OEt2: An Efficient Catalyst for Transesterification of β-Ketoesters

A facile and selective transesterification of β-ketoesters using BF₃·OEt₂ as catalyst is described. The emphasis has been placed on the reaction of methyl acetoacetate with a series of alcohols of different structures, leading in all cases to good to excellent yields.     

Simple and Efficient Procedure for the Synthesis of Symmetrical Bis-Schiff Bases of 5,5′-Methylenebis(2-aminothiazole) Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of symmetrical bis-Schiff bases has been described that employs a condensation reaction of symmetrical primary bis-amine of 5,5′-methylenebis(2-aminothiazole) with a series of aromatic aldehyde derivatives under solvent-free conditions at elevated temperature. The advantages of these reactions are simplicity of the reaction procedure, short reaction times, simple workup, catalyst-free conditions, and pure products in good to excellent yields. Details of the reaction conditions are discussed.     

An Efficient and Novel Method for the Synthesis of β-Aroylpropionic Acids Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Abstract

A simple and rapid reaction of succinic anhydride with aromatic hydrocarbons is described. The reaction is conducted under Friedel–Crafts conditions in the absence of solvent at room temperature using aluminium chloride as catalyst.     

BF3·OEt2-promoted diastereoselective diacetoxylation of alkenes by PhI(OAc)2

Selective syn and anti diacetoxylations of alkenes have been achieved using a PhI(OAc)(2)/BF(3)·OEt(2) system in the presence and absence of water, respectively. A broad range of substrates including electron-deficient alkenes (such as α,β-unsaturated esters) could be elaborated efficiently at room temperature with this methodology, furnishing the desired products in good to excellent yields and diastereoselectivity. In particular, a multigram-scale diastereoselective diacetoxylation of methyl cinnamate (5.00 g) was also accomplished in a few hours, maintaining the same efficiency as small-scale reaction. This novel methodology provides an alternative approach for the preparation of various 1,2-diols.     

Ammonium Chloride–Catalyzed One-Pot Synthesis of 4(3H)-Quinazolinones Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Ammonium chloride, which is a very inexpensive and readily available reagent, can efficiently catalyze three-component, one-pot condensation reactions of 2-amino-benzoic acid esters, ortho esters, and aromatic amines to afford the corresponding 4(3H)-quinazolinones in good to excellent yields under solvent-free conditions.     

Potassium–Tertiary Butoxide–Assisted Addition of Thioglicolic Acid to Chalcone Derivatives Under Solvent-Free Conditions

A series of chalcone derivatives containing thioglicolic acid (4a–j) was prepared by addition of thioglicolic acid to the chalcones (3a–j) in the presence of KOt-Bu under solvent-free conditions. The mechanistic pathway of the reaction can be explained by the Michael-type addition of thioglicolic acid to chalcone derivatives (3a–j).     

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.     

Reduction of 2′-Hydroxy Chalcones Under Phase Transfer Catalysis—A new Method for the Synthesis of Flavan-4-OLS

Reduction of 2′-hydroxy chalcones under phase transfer catalysis conditions is discussed. The products are identified as 2,4-cis-fLavan-4-OLS.     

A New Bismuth Nitrate–Catalyzed Electrophilic Substitution of Indoles with Carbonyl Compounds Under Solvent-Free Conditions

An expeditious synthetic method for the preparation of bis(indollyl)methane derivatives has been developed through a bismuth nitrate-catalyzed reaction of indole with various carbonyl compounds in mortar and pastle under solvent-free conditions.