Synthesis and characterization of 2-arylbenzoxazoles in aqueous media promoted by Fe(III)- Schiff base/SBA-15 nanocatalyst

A library of benzoxazole compounds was efficiently, synthesized by condensation of o-aminophenol witharomatic aldehydes in the presence of catalytic amounts of Fe(III)-Schiff base/SBA-15. Reactions were conducted underreflux conditions in water media The remarkable features of this new protocol are high conversion, short reaction times,reduction in catalyst toxicity, and straightforward procedure.

Keywords:

Fe(III)-Schiff base/SBA-15 Nanocatalyst , Heterocycles , Benzoxazoles