Current Organocatalysis - Volume 9, Issue 3, 2022

This work aims to provide an overview of the applications of succinimide-based reagents for the promotion of some important organic reactions, including protection and multicomponent ones. Mild reaction conditions, simple and easy work-up procedure, high to excellent yields, stability, and reusability of the catalysts are noteworthy advantages of these methods.

Background: Curcuma longa L. is an herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family. curcumin and its derivatives possess a vast variety of biological activities like antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antirheumatic, etc. Looking into the biological significance of curcumin and its derivatives, we have decided to synthesize novel derivatives of curcumin and their coordinated Copper (II) complexes and evaluate t Read More

Background: Nanocatalysts exhibit several applications in the synthesis of many industrially important organic compounds. They manifest fascinating physical and chemical properties which can be exploited in their catalytic applications. Methods: A magnetically recyclable Ag@Fe2O3 core-shell structured nanocatalyst was synthesized by a simple sol-gel technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, fie Read More

Background: In this work, a series of pyridinium-based ionic liquids (PBILs) were synthesized. Methods: Pyridinium-based ionic liquids (PBILs) were synthesized through a simple method, which were initially evaluated as catalysts for the synthesis of tetrahydro[b]benzopyran derivatives via a one-pot three-component reaction involving aldehydes, malononitrile, and dimedone. Results: The PBILs perform well in this condensation re Read More

Background: In recent times, there has been on-going interest in developing convenient and environmentally friendly synthetic methods in organic chemistry. The use of ionic liquid catalysts in organic synthesis is a developing area that allows reactions to be run at low temperatures and without solvents. Literature overview revealed that room temperature supported ionic liquid catalysis is a developing field in catalytic science wit Read More

Background: Nicotine (NIC) is a lipid-soluble alkaloid found predominantly in tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and oral tobacco products such as snuff and chewing tobacco. Since nicotine substrate is the major constituent of tobacco smoke, it may cause negatively impacted problems for human healthcare, which keeps many users hooked. Methods: A spectrophotometric technique has been applied to investi Read More