Synthesis of a series of novel 2,3-dihydrofuranonaphthoquinone derivatives
2017 ◽
Vol 41
(8)
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pp. 448-451
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Keyword(s):
One Pot
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A green and highly efficient synthesis of 12 novel trans-2-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3-aryl-2,3-dihydronaphtho[2,3- b]furan-4,9-diones has been achieved via a three-component, one-pot condensation of 2-[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl)]isoquinolinium bromide with 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and an aromatic aldehyde in the presence of catalytic amounts of choline hydroxide in water under reflux conditions. The advantages of this method are a short reaction time, high yields and the avoidance of any hazardous organic solvent. Therefore, this procedure can be classified as green chemistry.