Synlett 2013; 24(14): 1791-1794
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1339294
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Improved Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Pyrrole Derivatives in Aqueous Media

Fatemeh Tamaddon*
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yazd University, Yazd 89195-741, Iran   Fax: +98(351)8210664   eMail: ftamaddon@yazduni.ac.ir
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Farideh Amirpoor
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yazd University, Yazd 89195-741, Iran   Fax: +98(351)8210664   eMail: ftamaddon@yazduni.ac.ir
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Received: 16. April 2013

Accepted after revision: 29. Mai 2013

Publikationsdatum:
24. Juli 2013 (online)


Abstract

An improved catalyst-free, three-component reaction of ammonium acetate, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, and aromatic α-hydroxycarbonyl compounds has been carried out in water–ethanol (50:50) under reflux conditions. The improvement of yield in this aqueous medium is attributed to a combination of increased association of the reactants by hydrophobic interactions and precipitation of the product during the reaction. This operationally simple procedure is less laborious and provides a better scope and chemoselectivity than previously reported procedures.