Solvent free synthesis of 2-acylpyrroles and its derivatives catalysed by reuseable zinc oxide

Abstract

A highly efficient procedure for preparing 2-acylpyrroles and its derivatives is described. The products were obtained through regioselective Friedel-Crafts reactions of pyrroles and its derivatives with alkyl or aryl acid chlorides catalysed by zinc oxide under solvent-free conditions. This method has the advantages of green chemistry, operational simplicity, solvent-free conditions, and recoverable catalyst.