Acid-ionic polymer as recyclable catalyst for one-pot three-component Mannich reaction

Abstract

A recyclable solid-catalyst, acid-ionic polymer bearing imidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate, [PS-Im][OTf] was presented as an efficient catalyst in a one-pot, three-component Mannich reaction of aldehydes, amines and ketones. The protocol was conducted successfully under mild, convenient and metal-free conditions to afford the corresponding products in moderate to excellent yields. In addition, the catalyst was reused four times with no significant loss in activity.