Synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes Using Environmentally Favorable Cellulose Supported Sulfanilic Acid Catalyst

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  • Sunil B. Hiwale Department of Chemistry, Sant Ramdas Arts, Commerce & Science College, Ghansawangi, Dist. Jalna-431209, Maharashtra, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST251281

Keywords:

bis(indolyl)methanes, biologically active, cellulose, sulphanilic acid

Abstract

Cellulose sulfanilic acid is a highly regarded catalyst for producing bis(indolyl)methanes. In this process, a substituted benzaldehyde interacts with two indole molecules to form a biologically active bis(indolyl)methane compound. The reaction is rapid and utilizes a readily available, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and green catalyst. This catalyst facilitates the activation of the carbonyl group in the aldehyde, which then reacts with the third position of the indole molecule.

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