A new Schiff base 2-benzoylpyridine-based copper complex on boehmite nanoparticles as a recoverable nanocatalyst for the homoselective synthesis of 5-substituted tetrazoles

In this study, boehmite nanoparticles (B-NPs) were prepared by a simple process and then their surface was modified by (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (3-APTES). The modified B-NPs (3-APTES@B-NPs) were functionalized by 2-benzoylpyridine Schiff-base ligand toward the immobilization of the Schiff-base 2-benzoylpyridine ligand on the 3-APTES@B-NPs's surface (2BP-Schiff-base@B-NPs). Finally, copper ions were coordinated with the supported Schiff-base ligand on B-NPs toward the formation of the final catalyst (Cu-2BP-Schiff-base@B-NPs). The prepared Cu-2BP-Schiff-base@B-NPs were characterized using FT-IR spectroscopy, BET analysis, XRD, SEM, AAS, TGA, EDX and elemental mapping. Further, Cu-2BP-Schiff-base@B-NPs were applied as a homoselective and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of a diverse range of 5-substituted tetrazoles in PEG-400 as a green solvent. The main benefits of this protocol are high homoselectivity attributes, short reaction times, high product yields and TOF values, and further addition to the catalyst ability to be recycled at least four times without significantly losing catalytic efficiency.

Ionic liquid containing high-density polyethylene supported tungstate: a novel, efficient, and highly recoverable catalyst

Synthesis and catalytic application of polymeric-based nanocomposites are important subjects among researchers due to their high lipophilicity as well as high chemical and mechanical stability. In the present work, a novel nanocomposite material involving ionic liquid and high-density polyethylene supported tungstate (PE/IL-WO4 =) is synthesized, characterized and its catalytic application is investigated. The coacervation method was used to incorporate 1-methyl-3-octylimidazolium bromide ([MOIm] [Br]) ionic liquid in high-density polyethylene, resulting in a PE/IL composite. Subsequently, tungstate was anchored on PE/IL to give PE/IL-WO4 = catalyst. The PXRD, FT-IR, EDX, TGA, and SEM analyses were used to characterize the PE/IL-WO4 = composite. This material demonstrated high catalytic efficiency in the synthesis of bioactive tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-ones under green conditions. The recoverability and leching tests were performed to investigate the stability and durability of the designed PE/IL-WO4 = catalyst under applied conditions.

Heteroployacid on the composite of boehmite and polyionic liquid as a catalyst for alcohol oxidation and tandem alcohol oxidation Knoevenagel condensation reactions

Using boehmite as an available and low-cost natural compound, a bi-functional catalytic composite is prepared through vinyl-functionalization of boehmite, followed by polymerization with the as-prepared bis-vinylimidazolium bromide ionic liquid and supporting of phosphotungstic acid. The catalyst was characterized via ICP, XRD, TGA, FTIR, SEM/EDS and elemental mapping analysis and applied for promoting alcohol oxidation reaction and one-pot tandem alcohol oxidation/Knoevenagel condensation reaction in aqueous media under mild reaction condition. The results indicated high catalytic activity of the catalyst for both reactions. This protocol showed high generality and aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic alcohols could be applied as substrates to furnish the corresponding products in high to excellent yields. Furthermore, hot filtration test confirmed true heterogeneous nature of the catalysis. The catalyst could also be recovered readily and reused for at least five runs of the reaction with low loss of the activity and phosphotungstic acid leaching upon each run.

Pd on cyclotriphosphazen-hexa imine decorated boehmite as an efficient catalyst for hydrogenation of nitro arenes under mild reaction condition

Cyclotriphosphazen-hexa imine ligand was prepared through successive reactions of phosphonitrilchloride trimer with 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and (3-aminopropyl) triethoxy silane. The as-prepared ligand was then covalently grafted on boehmite to furnish an efficient support for the immobilization of Pd nanoparticles and synthesis of a novel heterogeneous catalyst for hydrogenation of nitro arenes. The catalytic tests revealed that the catalyst had excellent catalytic activity for hydrogenation of various nitro arenes with different steric and electronic features under mild reaction condition in aqueous media. Noteworthy, the catalyst was highly selective and in the substrates with ketone or aldehyde functionalities, reduction of nitro group was only observed. The catalyst was also recyclable and only slight loss of activity was detected after each recycling run. Hot filtration test also approved true heterogeneous nature of catalysis.

Nanomaterial catalyzed green synthesis of tetrazoles and its derivatives: a review on recent advancements

Tetrazoles are indispensable nitrogen containing heterocyclic scaffolds that offer a broad spectrum of applications in various domains such as medicinal chemistry, high energy material science, biochemistry, pharmacology etc. Owing to their useful applications, a wide range of catalysts have been explored for green synthesis of tetrazole derivatives. In recent times, nanomaterials have been emerged as extremely efficient catalysts for different organic transformations because of their high surface area-to-volume ratio, easy surface modification, simple fabrications, easy recovery and reusability. In this article, we have presented an overview of utilization of various nano-catalysts, nanocomposites and other solid-supported nanomaterials as an efficient environmental benign catalytic system for green synthesis of tetrazoles and derivatives. This review will provide an exclusive emphasis on boehmite, magnetic, copper, carbon, MCM-41, and composite based nanomaterials that have been developed since the year 2010 for the synthesis of tetrazole derivatives. In addition, we have briefly discussed the fabrication, functionalization and characterization of some novel nanomaterials and their advantages in the synthesis of tetrazole and its derivatives along with the reaction mechanism that involves synthesis of tetrazole derivatives via nanomaterials catalysed reactions.

Recent development in the synthesis of heterocycles by 2-naphthol-based multicomponent reactions

2-Naphthol or β-naphthol is an important starting material that has drawn great attention in various organic transformations because of its attributes, such as low cost, easy to handle and eco-friendliness. The electron-rich aromatic framework of 2-naphthol with multiple reactive sites allows it to be utilized in several kinds of organic reactions eventuated to several organic molecules with potent biological properties. Multicomponent reaction approach has been tremendously utilized to explore the synthetic utility of 2-naphthol for the construction of diverse N/O-containing heterocyclic framework. In this review, we summarize recent data pertaining to multicomponent reactions, wherein heterocyclic compounds are synthesized utilizing 2-naphthol as one of the starting materials. It is anticipated that this review will stimulate the researchers to design new multicomponent strategies complying with the Green Chemistry principles for the further exploitation of 2-naphthol for the rapid synthesis of versatile biologically relevant heterocycles. This review provides a concise overview of the different 2-naphthol based multicomponent reactions utilized for the construction of diverse bioactive heterocyclic scaffold.

Palladium fabricated on boehmite as an organic–inorganic hybrid nanocatalyst for C–C cross coupling and homoselective cycloaddition reactions

Pd-adenine@boehmite has been prepared and characterized by FT-IR, BET, SEM, EDS, WDX, TGA, XRD and AAS techniques and further was used as catalyst in organic reactions. The reused catalyst was characterized by TEM, EDS, WDX, AAS and FT-IR techniques.

Fe3O4@BNPs@SiO2–SO3H as a highly chemoselective heterogeneous magnetic nanocatalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides or sulfones

To achieve green chemistry goals and also to reduce the cost of catalysts as well as to avoid producing toxic wastes and show the importance of separation and recycling of catalysts from the reaction medium, in this work, we describe the preparation and characterization of magnetic acidic boehmite nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst, which is called Fe₃O₄@BNPs@SiO₂–SO₃H. This catalyst works efficiently in the selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides or sulfones in the presence of H₂O₂ as a green oxidant. It can easily be separated from the reaction medium by using an external magnet and it was recycled 6 times without loss of magnetic catalytic properties.

To achieve the green chemistry goals and importance of separation and recycling of catalyst from the reaction medium, Fe₃O₄@BNPs@SiO₂–SO₃H is introduced as a novel heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides or sulfones.

Ni–S-methylisothiourea complexes supported on boehmite nanoparticles and their application in the synthesis of 5-substituted tetrazoles

Boehmite nanoparticles were immobilized with a new type of nickel complex and applied for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazole derivatives in PEG-400.

Ni-SMTU@boehmite: as an efficient and recyclable nanocatalyst for oxidation reactions

An efficient heterogenized nickel catalyst on boehmite nanoparticles was synthesized and characterized. The catalytic activity of this organometallic catalyst was examined in the selective oxidation of sulfides and oxidative coupling of thiols.

Efficient preparation of boehmite silica dopamine sulfamic acid as a novel nanostructured compound and its application as a catalyst in some organic reactions

Nano-boehmite was prepared in water at room temperature using commercially available materials and applied as supports for the preparation of a new catalyst.

The first report on the preparation of boehmite silica sulfuric acid and its applications in some multicomponent organic reactions

Boehmite silica sulfuric acid was prepared at room temperature using commercially available materials and applied as a nanocatalyst for the preparation of DHQs and PHQs.

Synthesis of a new Pd(0)-complex supported on boehmite nanoparticles and study of its catalytic activity for Suzuki and Heck reactions in H2O or PEG

Pd(0)–SMTU–boehmite was prepared using commercial materials and was applied as a moisture-and air-stable nanocatalyst for C–C couplings in H₂O or PEG-400.

Copper immobilized ferromagnetic nanoparticle triazine dendrimer (FMNP@TD–Cu(ii))-catalyzed regioselective synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles

The synthesis, characterisation and catalytic activity of FMNP@TD–Cu(ii) for the synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles are reported.

Nickel Schiff-base complexes immobilized on boehmite nanoparticles and their application in the oxidation of sulfides and oxidative coupling of thiols as novel and reusable nano organometal catalysts

Ni-complex-boehmite was prepared in water at room temperature using commercially available materials and applied as an efficient nanocatalyst in the oxidation of sulfides and thiols.