A Novel pseudo -Four-Component Domino Reaction for the Synthesis of Naphtho[2,1- b ]furan-2(1 H)-ones Using a Nanocatalyst

Abstract

In this article, an original one-pot method is utilized to synthesize a variety of derivatives of naphtho[2,1-b]furan-2(1H)-one via a pseudo-four-component domino reaction of aryl aldehydes, acetic anhydride, hippuric acids, and 2-naphthols catalyzed by HSW@SPIONs. This reaction illustrates an array of attractive features including, with particular interest in this report, a convenient and unique process of creating and utilizing a powerful recyclable nanocatalyst. (Chemical Equation Presented). © 2015 American Chemical Society.