Mn(III)–pentadentate Schiff base complex supported on multi‐walled carbon nanotubes as a green,mild and heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans via tandem Knoevenagel–Michael cyclocondensation reaction

Mn(III)–pentadentate Schiff base complex supported on multi‐walled carbon nanotubes as a recyclable and reusable, green and nano‐heterogeneous catalyst was designed and fully characterized using infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy , inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. A facile, eco‐friendly, mild and green procedure was developed for the one‐pot three‐component synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b ]pyrans via tandem Knoevenagel–Michael cyclocondensation reactions between aromatic aldehydes, 1,3‐diones and malononitrile using a catalytic amount of Mn(III)–pentadentate Schiff base complex supported on MWCNTs as an efficient recyclable heterogeneous catalyst under solvent‐free conditions at room temperature. This process has the advantages of easy availability, stability, recyclability and eco‐friendliness of the catalyst, short reaction times, high to excellent yields and simple work‐up procedure.     

Chitosan‐Silica Sulfate Nano Hybrid as a Novel and Highly Proficient Heterogeneous Nano Catalyst for Regioselective Ring Opening of Epoxides via Carboxylic Acids

The synthesis and characterization of chitosan‐silica sulfate nano hybrid (CSSNH ) as a novel and efficient heterogeneous nano catalyst involving acid‐base bifunctional activity is described. The catalytic potency and activity of this eco‐friendly catalyst was investigated in regioselective ring opening of epoxides with carboxylic acids to access structurally diverse 1,2‐diol mono‐esters in good to excellent yields. CSSNH catalyst was characterized using different microscopic and spectroscopic techniques encompassing scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, N₂ adsorption isotherm, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The green nature, cheapness, efficiency, ease of preparation, handling and reusability of this new catalyst makes this catalyst to be useful for green industrial processes.     

Glucose‐coated superparamagnetic nanoparticle‐catalysed pyrazole synthesis in water

A green, benign, heterogeneous, superparamagnetic catalyst (Glu.@Fe₃O₄) was synthesized and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and vibrating sample magnetometry. The prepared catalyst was used to achieve a high‐efficiency, low‐cost, eco‐friendly and easy‐to‐handle protocol for synthesizing substituted pyrazole derivatives from aldehydes, malononitrile and phenylhydrazine. The catalyst was also used in chromene synthesis. Glucose coated on magnetic nanoparticles provided excellent catalytic activity. The catalyst could be recycled for up to four runs without significant loss in catalytic activity.     

Eco‐Friendly Combination of the Immobilized PGA Enzyme and the S‐Phacm Protecting Group for the Synthesis of Cys‐Containing Peptides

Enzyme‐labile protecting groups have emerged as a green alternative to conventional protecting groups. These groups introduce a further orthogonal dimension and eco‐friendliness into protection schemes for the synthesis of complex polyfunctional organic molecules. S‐Phacm, a Cys‐protecting group, can be easily removed by the action of a covalently immobilized PGA enzyme under very mild conditions. Herein, the versatility and reliability of an eco‐friendly combination of the immobilized PGA enzyme and the S‐Phacm protecting group has been evaluated for the synthesis of diverse Cys‐containing peptides.     

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.     

Diversity‐oriented Multicomponent Synthesis of Bisquinolones under Green Conditions

A diversity‐oriented green and eco‐friendly synthesis of bisquinolones have been developed by simply condensation of N ‐methylquinolone ( 1 ), with various benzaldehydes 2a – n and aniline ( 3 ) under catalyst‐free conditions. An exciting feature of this communication is the product formation that depends on the intermediate ( II ) generated in the reaction mechanism.     

Multi‐wall carbon nanotube supported Co (II) Schiff base complex: an efficient and highly reusable catalyst for synthesis of 1‐amidoalkyl‐2‐naphthol and tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran derivatives

An immobilized Co (II) Schiff base complex supported on multi‐wall carbon nanotubes was synthesized and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy , thermogravimetric analysis and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. It was shown that the supported complex is a facile, eco‐friendly, recyclable, reusable and green catalyst for three‐component condensation of 2‐naphthol and acetamide with various aldehydes for the synthesis of 1‐amidoalkyl‐2‐naphthol derivatives under solvent‐free conditions. Also, in a further study, the catalytic application was studied in the synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b ]pyran derivatives via the condensation reaction of malononitrile and dimedone with several aromatic aldehydes. The procedures suggested here for the synthesis of 1‐amidoalkyl‐2‐naphthol and tetrahydrobenzo[b ]pyran derivatives offer several advantages, such as stability, recyclability and eco‐friendliness of the catalyst, simple experimental conditions, short reaction times, high to excellent yields and easy work‐up.     

Fe3O4@SiO2–ZrCl2‐MNPs: A novel magnetic catalyst for the clean and efficient cascade synthesis of 1‐(benzothiazolylamino)methyl‐2‐naphthol derivatives in the absence of solvent

A green, simple and eco‐friendly three‐component condensation for the synthesis of 1‐(benzothiazolylamino)methyl‐2‐naphthols using new magnetic nanoparticles formulated as Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–ZrCl₂‐MNPs is described. Considering the economic and environmental aspects, the method provides some advantages such as clean procedure, solvent‐free conditions, simple operation and work‐up, relatively short reaction times and high yields of the products. Moreover the introduced catalyst can be readily recovered up to 4 consecutive runs with consistent activity using an external magnet.     

Dowex as Reusable Acidic Polymeric Catalyst in the Efficient and Regioselective Conversion of Epoxides into β‐Hydroxy Thiocyanates under Solvent Free Conditions

A convenient and efficient procedure for the regioselective ring opening of epoxides in the presence of Dowex (strongly acidic cationic exchange resin), as reusable eco‐friendly catalyst under solvent free conditions is described. Thus, several β‐hydroxy thiocyanates, useful intermediates toward pharmaceutical and biologically active molecules, are easily obtained in high isolated yields.     

Synthesis of Polysubstituted Quinolines Using Cyanuric Chloride as a Catalyst Under Aqueous Conditions

A mild, eco‐friendly and efficient route for the synthesis of quinolines and polycyclic quinolines via Friedländer annulation using cyanuric chloride as a catalyst under aqueous conditions is described.     

Green and effective route for the synthesis of monodispersed palladium nanoparticles using herbal tea extract (Stachys lavandulifolia) as reductant,stabilizer and capping agent,and their application as homogeneous and reusable catalyst in Suzuki coupling reactions in water

A simple and eco‐friendly procedure has been devised for the green synthesis of palladium nanoparticles, using the aqueous extract of herbal tea (Stachys lavandulifolia), a renewable and nontoxic natural phyto‐exudate. The water‐soluble components of the extract act as reducing agent and stabilizer. This green route does not require a surfactant or capping agent for the growth of palladium nanoparticles. The generated nanoparticles were analysed using UV–visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X‐ray analysis and inductively coupled plasma. The palladium nanoparticles having spherical shape and dimensions of between 5 and 7 nm were employed as a homogeneous catalyst for Suzuki coupling reactions conducted in water under mild conditions. Good yields of products, a facile work‐up, no evidence of leached palladium from the catalyst surface and smooth recovery of the catalysis by adding ethyl acetate, which could be reused at least eight times, confirm the very good efficiency of the catalytic reaction. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Green Synthesis of Pyrazole and Oxazole Derivatives

New intermediate 3‐methyl‐5‐oxopyrazol propanenitrile was synthesized by one pot three component reactions using ethyl cyanoacetate, hydrazine hydrate, and ethyl acetoacetate and was used for the synthesis of new oxazole and pyrazole derivatives. All reactions were carried out using eco‐friendly solvents and without catalyst.     

Novel design of recyclable copper(II) complex supported on magnetic nanoparticles as active catalyst for Beckmann rearrangement in poly(ethylene glycol)

Copper complex‐functionalized magnetic core–shell nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄@SiO₂‐Lig‐Cu) were prepared and characterized using various techniques. The activity of the new catalyst was tested for the Beckmann rearrangement. The reaction conditions allow for the conversion of a wide variety of aldoximes, including aromatic and heterocyclic ones, to amides in good to excellent yields. High efficiency, mild reaction conditions, easy work‐up, use of poly(ethylene glycol) as a green medium and simple purification of products are important advantages of this system. Moreover, the eco‐friendly heterogeneous nanocatalyst could be easily recovered from the reaction mixture using an external magnet and reused several times.     

An Efficient One‐Pot,Multicomponent, and Green Solvent Protocol for the Synthesis of Dihydropyridine Derivatives

Highly prominent dihydropyridine analogs have been developed and screened for their yields by using different catalysts under eco‐friendly ethanol solvent condition. Triethylamine catalyst was identified as ro bust catalyst for this synthetic path. The key benefits of this procedure are environmentally benign procedure, mild reaction conditions, simplicity of operation, high yields, mild reaction period, and decent substrate generality.     

Green Synthesis of 1,2,4,5‐Tetrasubstituted and 2,4,5‐Trisubstituted Imidazole Derivatives Involving One‐pot Multicomponent Reaction

Sodium lauryl sulfate has been found convenient, versatile, and eco‐friendly catalyst for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5‐tetrasubstituted and 2,4,5‐trisubstituted imidazole derivatives by one‐pot multicomponent reactions at 80°C using water as solvent. This protocol afforded advantages, that is, the metal‐free reaction, purification of products by non‐chromatographic method, and excellent yields.     

MWCNTs@NHBut/PTA: New efficient solid acid catalyst for solvent free synthesis of benzochromenopyrimidines

In this study, a novel and eco‐friendly synthesis of benzochromenopyrimidines catalyzed by phosphotugstic acid immobilized on aminated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs@NHBut/PTA) is reported. New solid acid catalyst was prepared through a simple process with good percentage of organo metallic groups and characterized with FTIR, TEM, SEM, EDX and TGA techniques. Reusable catalytic system provides a convenient, safe and green pathway to generate a variety of benzochromenopyrimidines under mild conditions.     

Microwave Assisted Green Multicomponent Synthesis of Novel bis(2‐Amino‐tetrahydro‐4H‐chromene‐3‐carbonitrile) Derivatives Using Chitosan as Eco‐friendly Basic Catalyst

A simple, efficient, and eco‐friendly procedure has been developed for the synthesis of bis(4H‐chromene‐3‐carbonitrile) derivatives using chitosan as catalyst under microwave‐assisted reaction conditions. For the sake of comparison, the reaction was also carried out under conventional heating in the presence of each of chitosan and piperidine as basic catalysts.     

MgO Nanoparticles as a Recyclable Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Synthesis of Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives under Solvent Free Conditions

Magnesium oxide nanopartticels in average size between 35–120 nm were prepared by sonochemistry method. Synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives using MgO nanoparticles from the reaction of dimedone, benzaldehyde, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate under solvent‐free conditions is reported. Easy handling, reusability, thermal stability and non‐toxicity of the catalyst make the present protocol as an eco‐friendly and economically acceptable method for synthesis of these heterocycles.     

Carbon-Based Solid Acid as An Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for One-Pot Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Imidazoles under Solvent-Free Conditions

Carbon‐based solid acid catalyst was found to be highly efficient, eco‐friendly and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the multicomponent reaction of benzil, aromatic aldehyde, primary amine and ammonium acetate, giving rise to 1,2,4,5‐tetrasubstituted imidazoles in good to excellent yields. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as high yields, short reaction time, mild reaction condition and a recyclable catalyst with a very easy work up.     

Ag3[PMo12O40]: An efficient and green catalyst for the synthesis of highly functionalized pyran‐annulated heterocycles via multicomponent reaction

A facile, efficient and eco‐friendly catalytic protocol was developed for the synthesis of medicinally important pyran‐annulated heterocycles via multicomponent reaction (MCR). Cyclocondensation of differently substituted aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate and various β‐dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of Ag₃[PMo₁₂O₄₀]?nH₂O as heterogeneous catalyst, in EtOH–H₂O, afforded diverse pyran‐fused chromene analogues. The merits observed for this approach were it being conducted via MCR, using commercially available or easily accessible starting materials in the presence of a green and easily separable heterogeneous and reusable catalyst, and affording high yields of desired products in very short reaction times with high purity in one‐pot fashion, thus providing a superior alternative approach for the synthesis of pyran‐annulated heterocycles.