Synlett 2012; 23(15): 2209-2214
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1317014
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A Greener Protocol for Accessing 2,3-Dihydro/spiroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones: Natural Acid-SDS Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction

Rashmi Sharma
Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India, Fax: +91(522)2623405   Email: prem_chauhan_2000@yahoo.com   Email: premsc58@hotmail.com
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Anand Kumar Pandey
Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India, Fax: +91(522)2623405   Email: prem_chauhan_2000@yahoo.com   Email: premsc58@hotmail.com
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Prem M. S. Chauhan*
Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India, Fax: +91(522)2623405   Email: prem_chauhan_2000@yahoo.com   Email: premsc58@hotmail.com
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Received: 13 April 2012

Accepted after revision: 09 July 2012

Publication Date:
14 August 2012 (online)


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Abstract

A novel green and energy-efficient synthesis of 2,3-dihydro/spiroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones via three-component cyclo­condensation reaction involving isatoic anhydride, amines and aldehydes/ketones utilizing recyclable tartaric acid–SDS catalyst system has been achieved. With simple requirements of mechanical stirring or mechanochemical activation at room temperature and one of the shortest reported times as of yet, it is a significant improvement on previously described methods for the synthesis of such compounds. Moreover the catalyst system can also be efficiently applied in large-scale reactions which indicates the potential for applications in industry.