B(C6F5)3 catalyzed one-pot three-component Biginelli reaction: An efficient and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones/thiones

Abstract

Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane catalyzed, one-pot, simple, efficient and environmentally benign protocol for the synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones/thiones via Biginelli reaction has been described. The main highlights of the present protocol is low catalyst loading, low toxicity, compatibility with acid-labile-protecting groups, short reaction time, consistently excellent yields and simple reaction/workup procedure. Moreover, the applicability of the present methodology for large-scale synthesis of monastrol highlights its potential for bulk synthesis. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]