Environmentally friendly synthesis of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones by novel Co-CNTs as recoverable catalysts

The objective of this study is to investigate the possibility of using Co-CNTs as a green reaction medium and a catalyst for the cyclo-condensation of o-aminobenzamide with various aldehydes. This inexpensive, non-toxic, and readily available catalyst efficiently catalyzes the above condensation for the synthesis of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones. Compared to the classical reaction, this is a simple, highly yielding, time saving, and environmentally friendly method. (C) 2013 Acaamie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.