CuCeO2 NPs: An efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives
摘要
In the present work, we have developed a facile, environmentally friendly, and efficient method for one-pot synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives using CuCeO2 NPs as a catalyst and ethanol as a solvent from dimedone, ammonium acetate, and various aldehydes. The porous and spherical CuCeO2 NPs were synthesized using a simple co-precipitation method with an average crystallite size of 7.1 nm. CuCeO2 NPs as an efficient catalyst were successfully used for the synthesis of pharmaceutically significant 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives. Notable benefits of this approach include excellent yields, mild reaction conditions, rapid reaction time, simple workup, affordability, and reusability of catalyst.