A simple and highly efficient solvent- and catalyst-free synthesis of novel N-sulfamoyl imines

The reaction of aldehydes with primary sulfonamides under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions is described. This method affords the N-sulfamoyl imines in short reaction times and high yields. Mild conditions, simplicity, inexpensive and easily available reagents, and absence of any auxiliary substances are some other advantages of this procedure.     

PEG-600-mediated,green and efficient,tandem syntheses of N-subtituted-2-styrylquinazolin-4- ones

Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-mediated, green and efficient, tandem syntheses of N-subtituted-2-styrylquinazolinones are being reported. Condensation of anthranilamide (1) with acetic anhydride in PEG-600, at 100°C for 1 hr gave 2-methyl-3H-quinazoline-4-one (2). Treatment of 2 with benzaldehydes in PEG-600, at 100°C for 2–3 hr, gave 2-styrylquinazolinone-4-ones (3) in excellent yields. Treatment of 3 (a–d) either with dimethyl sulfate (DMS), diethyl sulfate (DES), or with Ph-CH₂-Cl, individually in PEG-600, at 100°C for 1–2 hr without using any base, followed by simple processing resulted in N-substituted-2-styrylquinazolin-4-ones 5 (a–l). In an alternative approach, reaction of 4 (a–c) with benzaldehydes in PEG-600, at 100°C for 1–2 hr, without using any base, followed by simple processing resulted in 5 (a–l). 4 (a–c) were prepared by treatment of 2 with either DMS, DES, or with Ph-CH₂-Cl, individually, in the presence of PEG-600 as reaction medium, at 100°C for 1–2 hr without using any base. Both the sequence of reactions, 1 2 3 5 or 1 2 4 5 could be carried out in tandem in an efficient manner in PEG-600 without the isolation of any intermediates. The structures of all the new compounds synthesized in this work have been established on the basis of their spectroscopic data and analytical data.     

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) mediated synthesis of pyrrolo-[2,3-d]isoxazoles by using NaOCl reagent – a green chemistry approach

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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is found to be an inexpensive, non-toxic, environmentally friendly reaction media for the synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-d] isoxazoles by using NaOCl reagent in excellent yields under mild conditions.

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Polyethylene glycol mediated facile protocol for N-Cbz protection of amines

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We have reported an efficient and eco-friendly protocol for the protection of various structurally and electronically divergent aryl and aliphatic amines using Cbz-Cl in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-400 at room temperature. The reaction afforded excellent yields with low as well as high molecular weight PEGs.     

An efficient green protocol for the synthesis of 2-aryl substituted benzothiazoles

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Cyclocondensation of 2-aminothiophenol and various aryl/heteryl aldehydes was carried in polyethylene glycol-400 as a catalyst and reaction medium at room temperature to obtain 2-aryl substituted benzothiazoles with excellent yields.     

Synthesis of β-amino alcohols by ring opening of epoxides with amines catalyzed by cyanuric chloride under mild and solvent-free conditions

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The 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine catalyzed synthesis of β-amino alcohols by aminolysis of epoxide under solvent-free condition is described. Mild reaction conditions, short reaction times, inexpensive and readily available catalysts, and excellent yields of the products with high regioselectivity are attractive features of this methodology.     

A convenient synthesis of coumarins using reusable ionic liquid as catalyst

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An efficient and convenient method has been developed for the synthesis of substituted coumarin derivatives using a Brønsted acidic ionic liquid as catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The catalyst can be reused for six consecutive runs without significant loss of activity.     

Convenient synthesis of sulfonyl azides using PEG-400 as an efficient and eco-friendly reaction medium

Sulfonyl azides have efficiently been synthesized via a convenient and environmentally benign procedure, in which sulfonyl chlorides undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction with sodium azide in PEG-400 under mild conditions. The sulfonyl azides were obtained in 84–97% isolated yields.

     

An alternate synthesis of levetiracetam

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Development of a new strategy for the synthesis of levetiracetam 1 is described. This strategy involves solvent-free condensation, metal-catalyzed oxidation, and amidation. Solvent-free condensation and metal-catalyzed oxidation make this synthesis a more eco-friendly alternative for the synthesis of levetiracetam.     

A new protocol for Biginelli (or like) reaction under solvent-free grinding method using Fe (NO3)3.9H2O as catalyst

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A new protocol for Biginelli (or like) reaction has been developed under solvent-free grinding method using catalytic amount of hydrated ferric nitrate or clayfen. The advantage of this novel protocol lies in the avoidance of organic solvent, high yield, energy efficiency, variation of substrates, and use of inexpensive catalyst. The recycling of catalyst is also possible with clayfen for more than three times. Furthermore, the catalytic activity of ferric nitrate retains its efficiency in methanol and acetone as reaction medium.     

Knoevenagel reaction: alum-mediated efficient green condensation of active methylene compounds with arylaldehydes

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A solvent-free stirred mixture of active methylene compounds, arylaldehyde and 10 mol% alum at 80°C afforded Knoevenagel products in excellent yields. The use of a green catalyst, the solvent-free conditions, and shorter reaction times are the main features of this efficient protocol.     

Uncatalyzed synthesis of thiomorpholide using polyethylene glycol as green reaction media

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Polyethylene glycol-600 was used as an efficient and recyclable solvent for the one-pot three component condensation reactions of aryl alkyl ketones, sulfur, and morpholine to produce the corresponding thiomorpholide. This protocol has advantages of high yields, short reaction times, mild reaction conditions, minimal environmental pollution, and simple work up procedure.     

Novel one-pot synthesis of 1,2,4-triazolidin-3-thiones comprising piperidine moiety

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A simple synthetic strategy for the synthesis of piperidinyl spiro-1,2,4-triazolidin-3-thiones 11–15 is proposed, exploiting microwave activation coupled with solvent-free reaction conditions catalyzed by NaHSO₄.SiO₂ heterogeneous catalyst is described.     

An efficient green protocol for the synthesis of chalcones by a Claisen–Schmidt reaction using bismuth(III)chloride as a catalyst under solvent-free condition

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An environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of chalcones by the Claisen–Schmidt condensation of aldehydes with ketones using eco-friendly non-toxic bismuth(III)chloride catalyst under solvent-free condition is reported. In this protocol, the reaction time is very short, yields are high, and there are no other pollutants formed.     

An odorless and efficient synthesis of symmetrical thioethers using organic halides and thiourea in Triton X10 aqueous micelles

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The synthesis of symmetrical thioethers using organic halides and thiourea in Triton X10 aqueous micelles under basic conditions has been described. Primary alkyl, allyl and benzyl halides can be converted efficiently into symmetrical thioethers in high yields. The entire route is an almost odorless process, and the protocol is applicable to large-scale operation without any problem.