Nano SbCl5.SiO2: An efficient catalyst for the synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives at room temperature under solventless condition

Abstract

Nano SbCl5.SiO2 as an eco-friendly and efficient nanocatalyst was applied for quinoxaline derivatives preparation with improved yield. In this protocol, α-diketones and 1,2-diamines were condensed in the presence of nanocatalyst at room temperature under solventless conditions. The method gave good yields of quinoxaline derivatives in short reaction times in comparison with earlier methods. Using nontoxic and inexpensive materials, simple work-up, short reaction times and high yields of the products are the advantages of this method.