Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic application of PbS nanoparticles for the synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols under solvent-free conditions

A simple one-pot synthesis has been developed for the synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols using an efficient and recyclable nanocrystalline PbS catalyst under solvent-free condition. Using this nanocrystalline solid catalyst, the reactions could be carried out under mild reaction conditions with very good yield (85–95 %). This catalyst could be recycled very easily, which makes this methodology environmentally benign. The biologically active drug-like molecule 1-aminomethyl-2-naphthol derivatives can be easily obtained from 1-amidomethyl-2-naphthol by amide hydrolysis reaction in the presence of PbS nanoparticles. Characterization of the catalyst was performed by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and adsorption/desorption analysis (BET).