Microwave-mediated solvent free Rap-Stoermer reaction for efficient synthesis of benzofurans

The Rap-Stoermer reaction of salicylaldehydes with diverse phenacyl bromide and phenacyl iodides proceeded cleanly to afford various functionalized benzofurans in excellent yields under base-mediated solvent free microwave irradiation conditions.     

Organocatalysed three-component domino synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines under solvent free conditions

An organocatalysed protocol for one-pot synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines via three-component coupling of cinnamaldehyde, aniline and β-keto esters under solvent free conditions at ambient temperature is reported. The reaction is generally very fast and the products are obtained in high yield. The catalytic activity of small organic molecules like amino acids (acidic, basic and neutral), ephedrine and cinchona alkaloids was studied.     

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.     

Trichloroisocyanuric acid as a novel oxidizing agent for the oxidation of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines under both heterogeneous and solvent free conditions

Trichloroisocyanuric acid is used as an effective oxidizing agent for the oxidation of 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazolines to their corresponding pyrazoles under both heterogeneous and also solvent free conditions with good yields at room temperature.     

Yb(OTf)3-catalyzed synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-tree conditions

Ayb(Otf)3-catalyzed approach for the synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions was achieved,which could afford the desired products with yields ranged from moderate to excellent.     

Barium nitrate catalyzed one pot synthesis of 1,4‐dihydropyridines under solvent free conditions at room temperature

Barium nitrate acts as an efficient catalyst for the three‐component one pot synthesis of 1,4‐dihydropyridines. Barium nitrate is a safe chemical, and reaction without the use of organic solvents makes the process eco‐friendly.     

An efficient green procedure for the synthesis of chalcones using C-200 as solid support under grinding conditions

Abstract

A simple, rapid, efficient and environmentally benign procedure for the synthesis of chalcones has been achieved by grinding aryl aldehydes and acetophenones with anhydrous barium hydroxide (C-200) in the absence of any solvent. The use of organic solvent for extraction of compound is also avoided. This present method is highly useful for the synthesis of 2′-hydroxy chalcones, required intermediates for the synthesis of flavanoids.     

Zinc chloride catalyzed synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles under solvent free condition

Zinc chloride is an efficient and safe catalyst in the[3 + 2]cycloaddition reaction of organic nitriles with sodium azide in solventless condition.The corresponding S-substituted 1H tetrazoles were obtained under mild conditions.This method can overcome disadvantages such as:the use of toxic metals and expensive reagents,drastic reaction conditions,water sensitivity and the presence of dangerous hydrazoic acid.     

An efficient and clean synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes in a protic solvent at room temperature

Electrophilic substitution reactions of indoles with various aldehydes were carried out in a protic solvent at room temperature in the absence of any other catalyst to afford bis(indolyl)-methanes in excellent yields.     

An efficient three-component domino synthesis of difluoromethyl-containing 1,4-dihydropyridines under solvent and catalyst free conditions

The difluoromethyl-containing Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines were synthesized in good yields by a one-pot cyclocondensation of ethyl difluoroacetoacetate (EDFAA), a variety of aromatic aldehydes and ammonium acetate under solvent and catalyst free conditions. The comparison of reaction conditions and products was made among the different 1,3-carbonyl substrates (ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl difluoroacetoacetate and ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate) for the Hantzsch reaction.     

Microwave-assisted chemoselective copper-catalyzed amination of o-chloro and o-bromobenzoic acids using aromatic amines under solvent free conditions

Copper-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl anthranilic acid derivatives using effective amination of 2-chloro and 2-bromobenzoic acid under microwave irradiation is reported.Some of the advantages of this method are high chemoselectivity,short reaction times,ease of work up procedure and elimination of the need for acid protection.     

Regio- and stereoselective synthesis of (Z)-2-Arylsulfanyl allylic alcohols using anhydrous CeCl3 as catalyst under solvent free conditions

Anhydrous CeCl₃ was successfully employed as catalyst for the synthesis of (Z)-2-Arylsulfanyl allylic alcohols from propargylic alcohols and thiols under solvent free conditions. The products were obtained in good to excellent yields.     

Zinc oxide (ZnO) as a new, highly efficient, and reusable catalyst for acylation of alcohols, phenols and amines under solvent free conditions

Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a highly efficient catalyst for the acylation of a variety of alcohols, phenols and amines with acid chlorides or acid anhydrides under solvent free conditions. Primary, secondary, tertiary, allylic and benzylic alcohols, diols and phenols with electron donating or withdrawing substituents can be easily acylated in good to excellent yield.     

Microwave-assisted efficient synthesis of spiro-fused heterocycles under solvent-free conditions

Spiro-fused heterocycles were synthesized in good to high yields by a pseudo four-component reaction of an aldehyde, urea and a cyclic β-diester or a β-diamide such as Meldrum’s acid or barbituric acid derivatives using microwave irradiation under solvent-free conditions.     

Synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-decahydroacridine derivatives using sulfonic acid functionalized silica (SiO2-Pr-SO3H) under solvent free conditions

Sulfonic acid functionlized silica (SiO₂-Pr-SO₃H) was found to be an efficient and recyclable solid acid catalyst in the synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-decahydroacridine derivatives under solvent free conditions. Short reaction time, excellent yields and simple work-up are the advantages of this procedure.     

A facile synthesis of clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite catalysts for solvent free multicomponent Biginelli reaction

In the present study, clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite catalysts were successfully used for the first time in the multicomponent one pot organic synthesis. The facile development of the hybrid clay – graphene oxide nanocomposite has been achieved by a cost-effective method without the use of any surfactants. The partial reduction of graphene oxide, upon incorporation of clay layers and subsequent heat treatment, is evident from the X-ray diffraction patterns and FTIR spectra of the samples. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy as well as ²⁷Al and ²⁹Si NMR spectral analyses provided useful information regarding the interaction between clay layers and graphene oxide through SiOC and AlOC bonding. The deconvoluted XPS spectrum of O (1s), Al (2p) and Si (2p) indicates the increased availability of acidic functionalities in the hybrid nanocomposite. FESEM and TEM photographs show the random distribution of the clay nanoflakes over the graphene oxide sheets and this may be the reason for the availability of more of the active sites for catalysis. Synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidinones by the one pot Biginelli reaction was done over the present clay – graphene oxide heterogeneous catalysts with high product yield. Short time period of reaction and excellent reusability up to 8 repeated cycles under solvent free conditions are the key advantages of the present highly active hybrid nanocomposite clay – graphene oxide catalysts over most of the other reported catalysts used for Biginelli reaction.     

An efficient and solvent-free one-pot synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines under microwave irradiation

An efficient synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst from aldehydes,β-ketoester and ammonium acetate without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described.Compared with the classical Hantzsch reaction,this new method has the advantage of good yield(90-98%) and short reaction time(40-80 s).     

A green synthesis of unsymmetrical triarylmethanes via indium (III) triflate catalyzed Friedel Crafts alkylation of o-hydroxy bisbenzylic alcohols under solvent free conditions

Using indium (III) triflate as a mild Lewis acid catalyst, the Friedel Crafts alkylation of o-hydroxy bisbenzylic alcohols with aromatic/heteroaromatic arenes under solvent free conditions was achieved to give the corresponding unsymmetrical triarylmethanes in high yields (up to 80% yield). Calculation of the different green metrics for the above reaction revealed it to have high atom economy (94–96%), high reaction mass efficiency (66–77%) and high carbon efficiency (70–80%). The Lewis acid was found to be air and moisture tolerant. The protocol was found to be operationally simple and can be carried out in an “open-flask” leaving behind water as the sole by product. Gratifyingly the Lewis acid catalyst could be recycled and reused up to 5 catalytic cycles without compromising much on the yield thus further highlighting the importance of the protocol.     

Copper(II) tetrafluoroborate as a novel and highly efficient catalyst for N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines under solvent-free conditions at room temperature

Commercially available copper(II) tetrafluoroborate hydrate was found to be a highly efficient catalyst for chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation of amines with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate under solvent-free conditions and at room temperature. Various aromatic amines were protected as their N-tert-butyl carbamates in high yields and in short times. No competitive side reactions such as isocyanate, urea, and N,N-di-t-Boc formation was observed. Chemoselective N-tert-butoxycarbonylation was achieved with substrates bearing OH and SH groups. Chiral α-amino acid esters afforded the corresponding N-t-Boc derivatives in excellent yields.