Deprotection of oximes, imines, and azines to the corresponding carbonyls using Cu-nanoparticles on cellulose template as green reusable catalyst

Abstract

The deprotection of wide varieties of oximes, imines, and azines to their corresponding carbonyls has been achieved using Cu-nanoparticles on a cellulose template as a reusable catalyst. The reactions were carried out at 80–100 °C using microwave irradiation in water under neutral condition. The catalyst can be reused for several cycles with good to excellent yield.