H7[(P2W17O61)FeIII(H2O)] is introduced as an effective catalyst for the one-pot synthesis ofN,N′-alkylidenebisamides. The catalyst could be easily separated without noticeable reduction in activity.
ZnO nanoparticles as a worthwhile and recyclable catalyst have been used for the one-pot synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-decahydroacridines and 1,8-dioxooctahydro-xanthenes via multi-component reactions under solvent-free conditions. The presented method is mild, environmentally friendly, inexpensive and highly effective to give the products in good to excellent yields.