Microwave-assisted multicomponent reaction for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and their corresponding 2(1H)-thiones using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst under solvent-free conditions

An efficient synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidinone derivatives using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst, from aldehydes, β-keto ester and urea/thiourea without solvent under the irradiation of microwave is described. Compared with classical Biginelli reaction conditions, this new method has the advantage of excellent yields and shorter reaction times

Rapid and efficient one-pot synthesis of octahydroquinazolinone derivatives using lanthanum oxide under solvent-free condition

A simple, efficient and cost-effective method for the synthesis of octahydroquinazolinone derivatives using dimedone, urea/thiourea and aromatic aldehydes using lanthanum oxide as a catalyst under solvent free condition in microwave irradiation is reported. The present method does not involve any hazardous organic solvents. This catalyst has promising features for the reaction response such as the shortest reaction time, excellent product yields, simple work-up procedure and purification of products by non-chromatographic methods