Pentafluorophenylammonium triflate: A Mild, Efficient and Reusable Catalyst for the Synthesis of 2-Arylbenzothiazole and 2-Arylbenzothiazoline Derivatives in a Green Chemical Approach

Abstract

In this work, one pot, simple and environmentally benign effective synthesis of 2-substituted benzothiazole and benzothiazoline derivatives are described in presence of PFPAT (pentafluorophenylammonium triflate) catalyst in water successfully. A series of benzothiazole derivative were synthesized by the reaction between 2-aminothiophenol and various aldehydes in good yields. Recyclability of the catalyst is observed for four times without loss of its activity in aqueous medium.