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Bronsted Acidic Ionic Liquids (BAILs)-Catalyzed Synthesis of 1,8-Dioxo-Octahydroxanthene and 2,2′-Arylmethylene Bis(3-Hydroxy-5,5-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-One) Derivatives Under Eco-Friendly Conditions

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A simple and efficient one-pot process for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthene and 2,2′-arylmethylene bis(3-hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one) derivatives via the Knoevenagel–Michael cascade reactions of aromatic aldehydes and dimedone catalyzed by Bronsted acidic ionic liquids (BAILs) in solvent-free and aqueous conditions is described in this study. These heterocycles were prepared in the presence of Bronsted acidic ionic liquids as a suitable, economical, readily synthesized and eco-friendly catalyst. This method offers several advantages such as high yields, simplicity of the workup, low cost, short reaction times, green conditions and use of a reusable catalyst.

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Ashtarian, J., Heydari, R., Maghsoodlou, MT. et al. Bronsted Acidic Ionic Liquids (BAILs)-Catalyzed Synthesis of 1,8-Dioxo-Octahydroxanthene and 2,2′-Arylmethylene Bis(3-Hydroxy-5,5-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-One) Derivatives Under Eco-Friendly Conditions. Iran J Sci Technol Trans Sci 44, 51–64 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40995-019-00786-2

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