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Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) have emerged, in the last few years, as an important tool for the development of more sustainable processes in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Heterogeneous catalysis is another key area of research, which is crucial for the development of cleaner and more competent methodologies. A marriage between these two methodologies will open doors to a plethora of opportunities for green chemistry and catalysis. This review reflects the growing significance of a renewable biopolymer, chitosan, as catalyst and support for MCR. Chitosan is derived predominantly from the shells of crustaceans. It is composed of randomly distributed β-(1-4)-linked D-glucose units, has excellent physicochemical properties, can adopt several conformations or structures, and it can be functionalized with a wide range of functional groups to modify its surface and suit a desired application. The application of pristine and functionalized chitosan as catalyst and support in multicomponent reactions is given in this review. The effect of functionalization on scope, selectivity/yields of the product, catalyst stability and recyclability along with illustration of the catalyst role through mechanisms is also attempted.
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Chaudhary, A., Pasricha, S., Kaur, H. et al. Multicomponent reactions through pristine and modified chitosans: current status and future prospects. J IRAN CHEM SOC 19, 2191–2253 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-021-02477-5
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