Synthetic Communications · 2009 · 91 citations · 14 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCatalyst PreparationCatalyst SynthesisCatalytic MaterialsHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisAldehydesOne-pot Heterocycle Synthesis
Abstract Efficient one-pot synthesis of 4H-benzo[b]pyrans via a three-component cyclocondensation of aryl aldehydes, malononitrile, and dimedone has been reported using CeCl3·7H2O as catalyst.
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