A Novel protocol for synthesis of Hantzsch 1, 4- dihydropyridines using PEG-400 as a reaction medium and under catalyst-free condition

Abstract

An efficient and expeditious catalyst-free procedure was developed for the one- pot synthesis of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives via the three-component reaction of various aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate, and ammonium acetate in PEG-400. The reaction was carried out at 110°С and the products were obtained in good to high yields.