A facile one-pot synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans and 2-amino-4H-chromenes under green conditions

Abstract

This research developed a new nanocatalyst by incorporating nanocopper iodide onto the surface of a layered double hydroxides modified. This new nanocatalyst enables the green synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans and 2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives through a one-pot, three-component reaction, demonstrating remarkable activity and selectivity. Key advantages of this method include increased products yield (86–96%), rapid reaction kinetics (5–23 minutes), low reaction temperature (40 °C), synthesis of new products, straightforward purification methods, catalyst recyclability (up to 4 cycles), and solvent-free conditions.