A Green Solventless Protocol for the Synthesis of β-Enaminones and β-Enamino Esters Using Silica Sulfuric Acid as a Highly Efficient, Heterogeneous and Reusable Catalyst

Abstract

Silica sulfuric acid is utilized as a green, highly efficient, heterogeneous and recyclable catalyst for the preparation of β-enaminones and β-enamino esters from amines and β-dicarbonyl compounds under solvent-free conditions at 80 °C. Using this method, the title compounds are produced in high to excellent yields and in short reaction times.