Research Article

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Catalyzed Cyclocondensation Reaction: Synthesis of Pyrazoline

Table 2

Effect of amount of catalyst on the synthesis of pyrazoline.

EntryCatalyst (g)Time (h)Yield (%)

13200
20.53200
313230
423289
533290
643290

Reaction condition: chalcone (5 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (10 mmol), and baker’s yeast in methanol (15 mL) at room temperature. Isolated yield.