A new and efficient one-pot synthesis of polysubstituted pyrrole derivatives by a three-component reaction between dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, aromatic amines, triphenylphosphine, and arylglyoxals is described. The reactions were performed in dichloromethane at room temperature and neutral conditions and afforded high yields of products.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) as an efficient and recyclable reaction medium for one-pot synthesis of polysubstituted pyrroles under catalyst-free conditions
Polyethyleneglycol (PEG) was found to be an inexpensive non-toxic and effective medium for the one-pot synthesis of highly functionalized pyrroles. Utilizing this protocol various pyrrole derivatives were synthesized in excellent yields. Environmental acceptability, low cost, high yields, and recyclability of the PEG are the important features of this protocol.