Scientia Iranica

Scientia Iranica

Lewis Acid Catalyzed Synthesis of Quinophthalone Pigments Under Solvent-Free Conditions

Authors
Department of Chemistry,University of Kashan
Abstract
Abstract. A simple and very efficient synthesis of quinophthalones has been achieved with using of phthalic anhydride and 2-methylquinoline derivatives as starting materials and BF3/Et2O as catalyst under solvent-free and reflux conditions.

Keywords. Quinophthalone, Quinoline yellow, Pigments, Solvent-free conditions, Lewis acid

Volume 16, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
Transactions on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (C)
June 2009

  • Receive Date 29 June 2009