Microwave-assisted aqueous multicomponent reaction: Facile synthesis of polyfunctionalized indoline-spiro fused pyran derivatives

Abstract

A green and highly efficient method for the synthesis of polyfunctionalized indoline-spiro fused pyran derivatives has been established. This reaction was conducted by reacting readily available and inexpensive starting materials, such as isatins, cyclic-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, and malononitrile in aqueous media without any catalysts under microwave irradiation. The present green synthesis shows fascinating properties such as the use of water as the reaction solution, concise one-pot conditions, short reaction periods (8-14 min), and easy purifications. The synthesis could also set a good example to GAP (Group-Assistant-Purification) chemistry in which purification via chromatography can be avoided and the pure products can be easily acquired only by washing the crude products with 95% EtOH. © 2013 HeteroCorporation.