SnO2 nanoparticles as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-triones

Abstract

A new protocol for the synthesis of 2H-indazolo[2,1-b]phthalazine-trione derivatives is described via a one-pot three-component condensation reaction of phthalhydrazide, dimedone or 1,3-cyclohexanedione and aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by SnO2 nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst under solvent-free conditions. The SnO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by FT-IR, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDAX). The advantages of the protocol are the shorter reaction time, simple work-up procedure and reusable catalyst.