Agar: A novel, efficient, and biodegradable catalyst for the one-pot three-component and green synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one, 4H-pyrimidobenzothiazole and 2-aminobenzothiazolomethylnaphthol derivatives

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/s11164-014-1818-z

3-(2′-Benzothiazolyl)-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)- one, 1-((benzo[d]thiazol-2-ylamino) (aryl)-methyl)naphthalen-2-ol and 4H-pyrimido[2,1-b][1,3]benzothiazoles derivatives were prepared via one-pot three-component reaction of arylaldehydes, 2-aminobenzothiazole and isatoic anhydride or β-naphthol or ethyl/methyl acetoacetate in the presence of agar as a highly efficient homogenous catalyst. The use of a non-toxic and biodegradable catalyst, as well as high yields, short reaction time, simple work-up and green conditions are the most important advantages of this method. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]