N-Bromosuccinimide Catalyzed Three Component One-Pot Efficient Synthesis of 2,4,5-Triaryl-1H-imidazoles from Aldehyde, Ammonium Acetate, and 1,2-Diketone or α-Hydroxyketone
2017 ◽
Vol 58
(1)
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Keyword(s):
One Pot
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<p>A simple, green, and efficient method for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triaryl-1<em>H</em>-imidazoles using <em>N</em>-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as a catalyst under solvent-free condition is described. The major advantages of the present method are: high yields, less reaction times, solvent-free conditions, easy purification of the products, environmental friendliness, and convenient operation.</p>