Volume 33, Issue 9 e4853
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Copper nanoparticles supported on 2-methoxy-1-phenylethanone-functionalized MCM-41: An efficient and recyclable catalyst for one-pot three-component C–S coupling reaction of aryl halides with benzyl bromide and thiourea

Abdol R. Hajipour

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Abdol R. Hajipour

Pharmaceutical Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan, University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156 Islamic Republic of Iran

Department of Pharmacology, University of Wisconsin, Medical School, 1300 University, Avenue, Madison, 53706-1532 WI, USA

College of Pardis, Chemistry Section, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111 Islamic Republic of Iran

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Abdol R. Hajipour, Pharmaceutical Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156, IR Iran.

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Farzaneh Fakhari

Farzaneh Fakhari

College of Pardis, Chemistry Section, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111 Islamic Republic of Iran

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Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Azin Avenue, Ghods Street, Enghelab Square, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

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First published: 24 June 2019
Citations: 11

Abstract

An environmentally friendly copper-based catalyst supported on 2-methoxy-1-phenylethanone-functionalized MCM-41 was prepared and characterized by Fourier transform-infrared, transmission electron microscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and inductively coupled plasma techniques. The catalyst was applied for the one-pot three-component C–S coupling reactions of aryl halides with benzyl bromide and thiourea under aerobic conditions to afford the corresponding coupled products in good yields in water. The catalyst could be recovered and recycled five times. These results prove 2-methoxy-1-phenylethanone-functionalized MCM-41 supported Cu (II) complex was not leached during the reaction. Also it shows the correct heterogeneous nature of the catalyst.

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