A novel one-pot synthesis of spirooxindole derivatives catalyzed by nano ZnO

Abstract

Nano zinc oxide was explored as a heterogeneous and reusable catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of spirooxindoles via three-component reaction between urea, isatin, and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds.

KEY WORDS: Nano-ZnO, Spirooxindoles, Isatin

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2013, 27(2), 309-314.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v27i2.17