Fe₃O₄@Nano-Walnut Shell/B^III as a New Natural Based Catalyst for Synthesis of Tetrahydrobenzo[a]Xanthene-11-One Derivatives

Abstract

In this work, Fe₃O₄@nano-walnut shell/B^III (FNWSB), as a reusable and new catalyst was prepared and then characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, EDS-MAP, and TGA. This catalyst was used for synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-ones via three-component, one-pot condensation reaction of dimedone, β-naphthol, and aromatic aldehydes. An uncomplicated work-up, high yields of product, short reaction times, and use of low-cost catalyst are considerable advantages of this procedure.

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Keywords:

• Fe₃O₄@nano-walnut shell/BIII
• tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-ones
• dimedone
• one-pot condensation reaction

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