An efficient synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazoles using silica sulfuric acid, oxalic acid and aluminum chloride hydrate as heterogeneous and homogeneous catalyst systems

Abstract

A convenient method for the synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazoles from condensation of aromatic/heteroaromatic aldehydes with 2-aminothiophenol has been developed using inexpensive, green and reusable solid acids – silica sulfuric acid (SSA), oxalic acid or AlCl3·6H2O as efficient catalysts. The reactions occurred under mild conditions to afford the corresponding 2-arylbenzothiazoles in good to excellent yields.