10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.04.109
This research aims to develop an efficient and environmentally friendly method for synthesizing 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b] phthalazine-5,10-diones, which are significant in medicinal chemistry due to their wide range of biological activities. The study employs a one-pot, three-component cyclocondensation reaction involving phthalhydrazide, aldehydes, and malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate, catalyzed by InCl3 under solvent-free conditions at 80 °C. The key chemicals used include phthalhydrazide as a core reactant, various aldehydes providing different substituents, and malononitrile/ethyl cyanoacetate as the third component for the cyclocondensation. InCl3 plays a crucial role as a catalyst, enhancing the reaction rate and selectivity. The research concludes that this method offers high yields, shorter reaction times, and easy work-up procedures, making it a green and practical approach for synthesizing these heterocycles. The solvent-free condition and the use of InCl3 contribute to the environmental benignity and efficiency of the synthesis, marking a significant advancement in the green synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b] phthalazine-5,10-diones.