Sulfated Zirconia: An Efficient and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalyst in the Friedel–Crafts Acylation Reaction of 3-Methylindole

An efficient process for the Friedel?Crafts acylation of 3-methylindole with acid anhydrides in the presence of sulfated zirconia was developed. This catalyst shows excellent catalytic activity with good conversion and selectivity towards formation of the products of 2-acylation (3-methyl-1H-indol-2...

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Autores: Vargas, Dario Andres, Mendez, Leticia Jesica, Cánepa, Alicia Susana, Bravo, Rodolfo Daniel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/36856
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/36856
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Sulfated Zirconia
3-Methylindole
Acylation
Recyclability ·
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Sumario:An efficient process for the Friedel?Crafts acylation of 3-methylindole with acid anhydrides in the presence of sulfated zirconia was developed. This catalyst shows excellent catalytic activity with good conversion and selectivity towards formation of the products of 2-acylation (3-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ketones. Other advantages related to this process are the simple work-up procedure and smaller production of chemical waste. The catalyst was easily recycled and reused with a minimal loss in activity through three reaction cycles. The catalyst was characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction and superficial acidity.