Design and Optimization of Ecofriendly One-Pot Synthesis of 2,4,5-Triaryl-1<i>H</i>-imidazoles by Three-Component Condensation Using Response Surface Methodology
作者:T. Durai Ananda Kumar、N. Yamini、C. V. S. Subrahmanyam、K. Satyanarayana
DOI:10.1080/00397911.2014.893359
日期:2014.8.3
Phase-transfer-catalyzed, highly versatile, and high-yielding protocol for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triaryl-1H-imidazoles was developed through response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of different solvents, reaction paths, and phase-transfer catalysts (PTCs) in different concentrations were envisioned. Three independent variables (catalyst, catalyst loading, and solvent volume) identified by one-factor-at-a-time (OFAT) study were screened through full factorial design at two levels. The analysis of variance results suggested the significance of catalyst PEG400 and solvent glacial acetic acid at 5 h reaction. The optimum reaction conditions suggested by the RSM were the use of PEG400 (10.61 mol%) and glacial acetic acid (10.71 mL) for 5 h cycloocondensation. The experimental yield of 4,5-diphenyl-2-nitrophenyl-1H-imidazole (97%) was in agreement with predicted yield (97.5%).