AbstractA facile parallel synthesis of 3,5-diaryl-2,6-dicyanoanilines via three-component reaction of aryl aldehydes, acetophenone derivatives, and malononitrile under thermal green solvent-free conditions in the presence of potassium carbonate and also potassium bicarbonate without using any hazardous materials is described. Graphical abstract
AbstractCeO2 nanoparticles as an efficientcatalyst have been used for the preparation of 2-amino-4,6-diarylbenzene-1,3-dicarbonitriles by the multi-component condensation reaction of aldehydes, acetophenones, and malononitrile in good to excellent yields, short reaction times, mild reaction conditions, and the employment of a cost-effective catalyst. Graphical abstract