Study of the Catalytic Activity of Zr(HPO4)2 in the Synthesis of Hexahydroquinoline Derivatives under Solvent-free Conditions

Abstract

2-Amino-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-1,4-diaryl-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carbonitrile derivatives were synthesized by the one-pot four-component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, dimedone and arylamines in the presence of Zr(HPO4)2·H2O (α-ZrP) as an effective and recyclable solid acid catalyst, in high yields.