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1,3-Dibromo 5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBH): A novel and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a, j] xanthenes under solvent-free conditions

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An atom-efficient and environment-friendly approach for the synthesis of aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes (3a–o) via the one-pot reaction of β-naphthol and aryl aldehydes (1) catalyzed by DBH has been developed. The present approach offers several advantages such as reduced reaction times, moderate temperature, higher yields, solvent free, eco-friendly reaction condition, easy purification and economic availability of the catalyst.

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  1. University of Payamenoor, Sari, Iran

    Mehdi Forouzani

  2. Islamic Azad University-Babol Branch, Babol, Iran

    Hassan Ghasemnejad-Bosra

  3. Industrial Noshiravani University, Babol, Iran

    Setareh Habibzadeh

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Forouzani, M., Ghasemnejad-Bosra, H. & Habibzadeh, S. 1,3-Dibromo 5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBH): A novel and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a, j] xanthenes under solvent-free conditions. Sci. China Chem. 54, 957–960 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-011-4273-3

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