A nanoscopic icosahedral {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} cluster catalyzes the aerobic synthesis of benzimidazoles.

ABSTRACT: In this study, the catalytic efficiency of amorphous {Mo₇₂Fe₃₀} nanocapsules as a safe Keplerate polyoxometalate in organic synthesis was exploited. The easy-made solid catalyst exhibited high efficiency using a very low dosage (0.02-0.05 mol%) in the catalyzed condensation of various aromatic 1,2-diamines and aldehydes for the aerobic synthesis of benzimidazoles with very small E-factor values (0.11-0.33). The superior catalytic activity of amorphous nanoclusters compared to that of its crystalline counterpart was demonstrated. The high activity and recyclability of heterogeneous catalysts in a green reaction media under oxygen atmosphere, make this environmentally benign organic process appropriate for our applied goals.

SUBMITTER: Garazhian Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9074170 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature