Ruthenium(Ⅲ) chloride as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of perimidine derivatives under mild conditions

Various biologically important perimidine derivatives have been synthesized efficiently from various ketones and naphthalene1,8-diamine by using a catalytic amount of RuC13 (1 mol%). This method is a very simple and high yielding reaction for the synthesis of perimidine derivatives.     

P-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid(DBSA),a Brфnsted acid-surfactant catalyst for Biginelli reaction in water and under solvent free conditions

We report herein the use of p-dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid(DBSA) as a catalyst for a one-pot Biginelli reaction to afford 3,4- dihydropyrimidinone derivatives in good to excellent yields.This reaction proceeds efficiently in water and under solvent free conditions.Comparisons of results indicate that although the yields are high and comparable for both methods,the reaction times are considerably shorter under solvent free conditions.     

A simple protocol for the preparation of β-enamino ketones catalyzed by NbOPO4 under solvent free conditions

A novel application of the highly stable niobium oxide phosphate (NbOPO₄) as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of β-enamino ketones under solvent-free conditions is described. This protocol, exhibits attractive yields, short reaction periods, lower loading of catalyst and high chemoselectivity.     

Pd nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide as an effective and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction

A general method for the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles loaded on reduced graphene oxide functionalized with diethylenetriamine (PdNPs/rGO-NH₂) using a sonochemical procedure is described. The heterogeneous nanocomposite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray, thermogravimetric analysis, high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV–visible absorption, and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. The PdNPs/rGO-NH₂ was very effective for the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction of several aryl iodide compounds with different alkenes in the presence of triethylamine. The reaction provides the coupling products in good to excellent yields (59–100%). Additionally, the PdNPs/rGO-NH₂ catalyst can be reutilized for six successive runs without any apparent diminution of its catalytic reactivity.     

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.     

Salen-Cu(Ⅱ)@MIL-101(Cr) as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for cycloaddition of CO_2 to epoxides under mild conditions

A double active center system, namely Salen-Cu(Ⅱ)@MIL-101(Cr), was successfully synthesized via the"ship in a bottle" approach, which acted as a bifunctional material for both capture and conversion of CO_2 in a single process. For the first time, Salen-Cu(Ⅱ)@MIL-101(Cr) catalyst was developed for the synthesis of propylene carbonate from CO_2 and propylene oxide under room temperature and ambient pressure with a yield of 87.8% over 60 h. Furthermore, the reaction mechanism was also discussed.     

Silica-bonded N-propyl sulfamic acid as an efficient recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones/thiones under heterogeneous conditions

Silica-bonded N-propyl sulfamic acid(SBNPSA) catalyzed one-pot three component Biginelli condensation of different substituted aromatic aldehydes with ethyl acetoacetate and urea/thoiurea to the respective 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones and thiones in environment friendly procedure is described. The facile reaction conditions, simple isolation and purification procedures of this method make it a good option for the synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones.     

Wet carbon-based solid acid/potassium permanganate as an efficient heterogeneous reagents for oxidation of alcohols under mild conditions

Wet carbon-based solid acid and potassium permanganate were used as new reagents for oxidation of alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes and ketones in heterogeneous mixtures. The experiments were done moderately at mild condition and high yields in suitable times were obtained.     

Wet carbon-based solid acid/NaNO_3 as a mild and efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compound under solvent free conditions

Nitro aromatic compound can be obtained in high yields via nitration of aromatic compound with wet carbon-based solid acid and NaNO_3 under solvent free oxidation at room temperature.     

Magnetically separable palladium–graphene nanocomposite as heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 2-alkylquinolines via one pot reaction of anilines with alkenyl ethers

The present Letter describes the use of magnetically separable palladium–graphene nanocomposite, a complete magnetically separable catalyst for the synthesis of 2-alkyl quinolines via reaction of anilines with alkenyl ethers. Because of the uniform decoration of the Pd nanoparticles on support, the catalyst exhibited higher catalytic efficiency and it remains unaltered even after six repeated cycles.     

MgFe2O4@SiO2–SO3H: an efficient,reusable catalyst for the microwave-assisted synthesis of benzoxazinone and benzthioxazinone via multicomponent reaction under solvent free condition

Research on Chemical Intermediates - We report the synthesis of sulfuric acid-functionalized silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles (MgFe2O4@SiO2–SO3H) as a catalyst for the microwave-assisted...     

Covalently anchored sulfonic acid on silica gel （SiO2-R-SO3H） as an efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions

A highly efficient one-pot synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions catalyzed by sulfonic acid covalently anchored onto the surface of silica gel is reported.All types of aldehydes,including aromatic,unsaturated,and heterocyclic,are used.The silica gel/sulfonic acid catalyst (SiO2-R-SO3H) is completely heterogeneous and can be recycled.     

A sulfonate-based Cu(Ⅰ) metal-organic framework as a highly efficient and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of propargylamines under solvent-free conditions

A new highly efficient and reusable Cu(Ⅰ)-MOF has been developed for the synthesis of propargylamine compounds via the three-component reaction of secondary amines,alkynes.and aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free conditions.The desired propargylamines were obtained in good to excellent yields with a low catalyst loading.The catalyst may be recovered and reused for up to 5 cycles without major loss of activity.This protocol has the advantages of excellent yields,low catalyst loading,and catalyst recyclability.     

Zeolite nanoparticles (H-ZSM5) as a highly efficient,green, and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides under mild conditions

H-ZSM5 is applied as an efficient, highly reusable, and heterogeneous catalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using 30% H₂O₂ under solvent-free conditions at room temperature. A variety of aromatic and aliphatic sulfides with different functional groups were successfully oxidized with good to excellent yields in short reaction times. The catalyst can be easily recovered by simple filtration and recycled for several consecutive runs without any significant loss of its catalytic activity.     

CeCl_3·7H_2O as an efficient catalyst for one-pot synthesis of β-amino ketones by three-component Mannich reaction

<正>Cerium trichloride heptahydrate(CeCl_3·7H_2O) was found to be an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the three-component direct Mannich reaction of anilines and benzaldehydes with acetophenone.This protocol has advantages of high yield,no environmental pollution,mild condition,and simple work-up procedure.     

Sulfated SO4 2−/WO3 as an efficient and eco-friendly catalyst for solvent-free liquid phase nitration of toluene with NO2

Research on Chemical Intermediates - With the increase in environmental awareness, developing a highly efficient and environmentally benign nitration process has very important academic and applied...     

A tactical approach for the synthesis of novel β-lactam-substituted,polycyclic-fused isoxazolidine derivatives via an intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition reaction

The synthesis of functionalized β-lactam-substituted, tricyclic chromenoisoxazolidine and tetracyclic naphthopyranoisoxazolidine derivatives by intramolecular nitrone cycloaddition reaction is described. The O-allyl hydroxyaldehyde derivatives, obtained from Baylis–Hillman adducts (BHA) derived from β-lactam aldehyde underwent intramolecular cycloaddition reaction to give β-lactam-substituted, polycyclic isoxazolidine derivatives in good yield. All the products were confirmed by spectral analysis. The products with a β-lactam substituent may find good applications in biological chemistry.     

Cu(CH3CN)4PF6 immobilized on halloysite as efficient heterogeneous catalyst for oxidation of allylic C–H bonds in olefins under mild reaction condition

Research on Chemical Intermediates - Considering the importance of oxidation of allylic C–H bonds in olefins and the unresolved challenging issues, such as long reaction time and the large...