Research Article

Barium Dichloride as a Powerful and Inexpensive Catalyst for the Pechmann Condensation without Using Solvent

Table 3

Synthesis of some coumarin derivatives based on Pechmann condensation using barium dichloride at 100°C under solvent-free conditions.

EntryProductaTime (min)Yieldb (%) M.p. °C

3a306162.tab.003a2590288–290

3b306162.tab.003b3585188–190

3c306162.tab.003c3085243–245

3d306162.tab.003d3090244–246

3e306162.tab.003e5580257–259

3f306162.tab.003f5085243–245

3g306162.tab.003g4090150–152

aIdentified by comparison with authentic samples and their spectral data. bRefers to isolated yields.