Synthesis of Trans-Dihydroindeno[1,2-b]Furans via Nano γ-Fe2O3-Quinuclidine-Based Catalyst in an Aqueous Medium

Abstract

The synthesis of a series of 13 multifunctionalised dihydroindeno[1,2-b]furans was achieved in a diastereoselective manner in excellent yield by reacting 1,3-indanedione, an aryl glyoxal and a pyridinium ylide in the presence of a nano γ-Fe2O3-quinuclidine-based catalyst in an aqueous medium.