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Polyaniline/SiO2 Catalyzed Quinoxalines Reaction
formation of the desired product was not observed (Table 3,
entry 2a). As we increased the amount of catalyst the reac-
tion proceeds further by giving higher yields within shorter
times. From the results, 0.1 gm of catalyst was found to be
sufficient to complete the reaction efficiently.
diamines at room temperature. This method offers remark-
able advantages such as non-toxic, non-corrosive and an
inexpensive reaction conditions. Simple recovery and reus-
ability of the catalyst makes the reaction successful under
environmental benign conditions.
To explore the scope and applications of the present
method, variety of substituted O-phenylenediamines and
1,2-dicarbonyls compounds possessing electron rich and
electron deficient groups were tested and they all gave
good to excellent yields (90-97%) and reactions were com-
pleted within 9-27 min in ethanol at room temperature (Ta-
ble 4) (Scheme I).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Authors are thankful to the Head, Department of
Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Univer-
sity, India, for providing the laboratory facilities.
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3d
3e
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H
H
H
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9
96
96
91
97
96
96
90
192-194
116-118
114-116
150-152
192-194
124-126
149-151
H
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23
18
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