Abstract
An efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of β‐acetamido ketones by a multicomponent condensation route using sulphuric acid on silica gel as an inexpensive catalyst. Catalyst was recycled without loss of activity.
Acknowledgments
The authors are thankful to J. S. Yadav, Director, IICT, and Sri S. Narayan Reddy, Head, Fluoroorganics, IICT, Hyderabad for constant encouragement and financial support from the industry‐sponsored project.