One-pot three-component Mannich-type reactions using Sulfamic acid catalyst under ultrasound irradiation

Sulfamic acid (NH2SO3H, SA) was used as an efficient, inexpensive, non-toxic and recyclable green catalyst for the ultrasound-assisted one-pot Mannich reaction of aldehydes with ketones and amines. This ultrasound protocol has advantages of high yield, mild condition, no environmental pollution, and simple work-up procedures. Most importantly, beta-aminocarbonyl compounds with ortho-substituted aromatic amines are obtained in acceptable to good yields by this methodology for the first time. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.