| Abstract: | 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. |
