Abstract
A convenient, solvent‐free, green approach is described for the synthesis of novel 1,5‐benzodiazepines by the reaction of ethylacetoacetate, aldehyde, and o‐phenylenediamine without any catalyst at pH 7.
Acknowledgments
One of the authors, P. Mothsra, is thankful to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, for financial assistance.