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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

One-pot synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazoles catalyzed by preyssler-type heteropoly acid

A simple one-pot four-component synthetic method was reported for the preparation of tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives from benzil, aromatic aldehydes, primary amines and ammonium acetate in the presence of Preyssler-type heteropoly acid catalyst. This method was proved to be ecobenign, easy work-up, convenient, relatively short reaction times and the products were isolated with high yields.

Ag–TiO2 nanocomposite-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles: a green and benign approach

Ag–TiO2 nanocomposite as an efficient catalyst was synthesized and characterized by AFM analysis. This nanocomposite acts as a heterogeneous and recyclable catalyst for the room temperature synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles from aldehydes, benzil, ammonium acetate and several anilines or aliphatic amines via one-pot four-component condensation reaction in H2O as a green solvent. Ag–TiO2 nanocomposite was simply recovered by filtration and was reused up to three times.

One-pot synthesis of multisubstituted imidazoles catalyzed by Dendrimer-PWAn nanoparticles under solvent-free conditions and ultrasonic irradiation

An efficient, green and eco-friendly protocol has been developed for the synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles via one-pot condensation reaction using Dendrimer-PWAn as catalyst under solvent-free conditions or ultrasonic irradiation in excellent yields. The reactions under conventional heating conditions were compared with the ultrasonic-assisted reactions. The operational simplicity, practicability and applicability of this protocol to various substrates make it an interesting alternative to previous procedures. The present methodology offers several advantages such as excellent yields, short reaction times, a cleaner reaction, and the absence of any tedious work-up or purification. The catalyst is easily separated from the products by filtration and also exhibits remarkable reusable activity. SEM, BET and DLS of the catalyst were also investigated after each reaction cycle.

A new more atom-efficient multi-component approach to tetrasubstituted imidazoles: One-pot condensation of nitriles, amines and benzoin

A new more atom-efficient multi-component approach for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazoles via the one-pot condensation of nitriles, primary amines and benzoin has been described. Using this method, a wide range of structurally diverse nitriles and primary amines were successfully condensed with benzoin in glycerol in the presence of TFA under microwave irradiation at 120 °C and all the products were obtained in good to excellent yields with higher atom efficiencies in comparison with the commonly used four-component condensation of aldehydes, ammonium acetate, primary amines and benzil.

Solvent-free synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles using nano Fe3O4@SiO2-OSO3H as a stable and magnetically recyclable heterogeneous catalyst

Nano-Fe3O4 encapsulated-silica particles bearing sulfonic acid groups (Fe3O4@SiO2-OSO3H) has been used as an efficient and magnetically separable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles by one-pot, four-component reaction of benzil, aromatic aldehydes, primary amines, and ammonium acetate under neat conditions. The effect of various reaction parameters, such as reaction temperature, catalyst loading and solvent effect, were studied. The desired products are obtained in relatively short reaction times with high yields. Importantly, the catalyst could be easily separated from the reaction mixture by a permanent magnet and reused for several times without the significant loss of its activity.

One-pot synthesis of multisubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions and microwave irradiation using Fe3O4@SiO2-imid-PMAn magnetic porous nanospheres as a recyclable catalyst

An efficient, green and ecofriendly procedure has been developed using Fe3O4@SiO2-imid-PMAn as a magnetic catalyst for a rapid and improved synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions and microwave irradiation in excellent yields. The reactions under conventional heating conditions were compared with the microwave-assisted reactions. The operational simplicity, practicability and applicability of this protocol to various substrates make it an interesting alternative to previous procedures. The present approach offers several advantages such as short reaction times, high yields, simplicity of operation, easy work-up, a cleaner reaction and ease of recovery and reusability of the catalyst using a magnetic field. Also, the nanocatalyst can be easily recovered by the application of a magnetic field and reused for the next reactions at least 5 times without distinct deterioration in catalytic activity. SEM, BET, DLS and leaching of the catalyst after each reaction cycle were investigated.

Application of a Keplerate type giant nanoporous isopolyoxomolybdate as a reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles

The Keplerate-type giant nanoporous isopolyoxomolybdate (NH4)42[MoVI72MoV60O372-(CH3COO)30(H2O)72], denoted {Mo132}, has been used as a catalyst for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles by the one-pot, four-component thermal reaction of benzil with aromatic aldehydes, primary amines, and ammonium acetate under solvent-free conditions. The catalyst was prepared according to a previously published literature procedure using inexpensive and readily available starting materials, and subsequently characterized by FT-IR, UV and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, as well as microanalysis. The results showed that {Mo132} exhibited high catalytic activity towards the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles, with the desired products being formed in good to high yields. Furthermore, the catalyst was recyclable and could be reused at least three times without any discernible loss in its catalytic activity. Overall, this new catalytic method for the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles provides rapid access to the desired compounds following a simple work-up procedure, and avoids the use of harmful organic solvents. This method therefore represents a significant improvement over the methods currently available for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazoles.

Triarylimidazole redox catalysts: Electrochemical analysis and empirical correlations

A series of triarylimidazoles was synthesized and characterized electrochemically. The synthetic route is general, providing a pathway to 30 redox mediators that exhibit a > 700 mV range of accessible potentials. Most of the triarylimidazoles display three oxidation peaks where the first redox couple is quasi-reversible. The electronic character of the substituents affects the oxidation potential. This is exemplified by a linear correlation between the first oxidation potential and the sum of the Hammett σ+ substituent constants, as well as with a series of calculated ionization potentials. We close by putting forward a rule of thumb stating that for a given mediator, the upper limit of accessible potentials can be extended by at least 500 mV beyond the largest recorded value. A rationale, the conditions under which the rule is likely to apply, and an example are provided.

Cyclic phosphoric acid catalyzed one-pot, four-component synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles

Cyclic phosphoric acid catalyzed one-pot, four component reactions of benzil, aldehydes, primary amines and ammonium acetate in refluxing ethanol were developed, giving highly substituted imidazoles in excellent yield.

Alumina supported ammonium dihydrogenphosphate (NH4H 2PO4/Al2O3): Preparation, characterization and its application as catalyst in the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-Tetrasubstituted imidazoles

Preparation of ammonium dihydrogenphosphate supported on alumina (NH 4H2PO4/Al2O3) and its primary application as a solid acid supported heterogeneous catalyst to the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles by a one-pot, four-component condensation of benzil, aromatic aldehydes, primary amines, and ammonium acetate under thermal solvent-free conditions were described. The results showed that the novel catalyst has high activity and the desired products were obtained in high yields. Furthermore, the products could be separated simply from the catalyst, and the catalyst could be recycled and reused with only slight reduction in its catalytic activity. Characterization of the catalyst was performed by FT-IR spectroscopy, the N2 adsorption/desorption analysis (BET), thermal analysis (TG/DTG), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques.