Bi-functional modified-phosphate catalyzed the synthesis of α-α′-(EE)-bis(benzylidene)-cycloalkanones: Microwave versus conventional-heating

Abderrahim Solhy, Walid Amer, Mohammed Karkouri, Rachid Tahir, Abdeslam El Bouari, Aziz Fihri, Mostapha M. Bousmina, Mohamed Zahouily

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Abstract

The impregnation of hydroxyapatite (HAP) by NaNO3 leads to a modified-hydroxyapatite which has a bi-functional acid-base property. Sodium-modified-hydroxyapatite (Na-HAP) efficiently catalyzed the cross-aldol condensation of arylaldehydes and cycloketones to afford α-α′- (EE)-bis(benzylidene)-cycloalkanones in good yields under microwave irradiation. Moreover, the methodology described in this paper provides a very easy and efficient synthesis carried out in water as the greenest available solvent under conventional heating. A comparison study between these two different modes of heating was investigated. The catalyst was easily recovered and efficiently re-used. © 2010 Elsevier B.V.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8-15
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume336
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2011

Bibliographical note

KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01
Acknowledgements: Thanks are due to Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST), for their financial support.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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