Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst

Abstract 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives are recognized as vital compounds in medicinal chemistry due to their diverse biological activities, making them valuable for pharmaceutical research and therapeutic applications. Hence, the rapid and accurate synthesis of these derivatives need e...

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Main Authors: Habyl Naeemi, Nasrin Shadjou, Mehdi Mahmoudian
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01119-7
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description Abstract 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives are recognized as vital compounds in medicinal chemistry due to their diverse biological activities, making them valuable for pharmaceutical research and therapeutic applications. Hence, the rapid and accurate synthesis of these derivatives need efficient nano-catalysts. The study outlines the preparation of nano-SiO2-SO3H through the covalent attachment of sulfonic acid groups to silica nanoparticles. Then, this material is applied as a catalyst for the efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives. The reaction involves isatoic anhydride, an aromatic aldehyde, and ammonium acetate, directed under solvent-free conditions at a temperature of 110 °C. Also, the prepared catalyst characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for morphological analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for functional group identification, and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX) for its elemental composition. The presence of sulfonic acid groups as a Brønsted acids, enhance the catalytic properties of the silica nanoparticles and facilitate the reaction between the reactants in synthesis process and make the designed catalyst as a suitable candidate for promoting the 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one synthesis. This synthesis protocol offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach, eliminating the use of toxic solvents. It provides significant advantages compared to previously reported methods, such as using of nontoxic, green, and stable nanocatalyst. Additionally, the catalyst is easily recoverable and reusable, the reactions proceed under solvent-free conditions, and the process characterized by short reaction times (5–20 min). Furthermore, it achieves excellent yields ranging from 85 to 98% and features a simple workup procedure, making it highly relevant for advancing environmental chemistry practices.
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spelling doaj-art-42b153e02e294d2aa75e0602666b5e1d2025-08-20T01:51:38ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115111110.1038/s41598-025-01119-7Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalystHabyl Naeemi0Nasrin Shadjou1Mehdi Mahmoudian2Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia UniversityDepartment of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia UniversityDepartment of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia UniversityAbstract 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives are recognized as vital compounds in medicinal chemistry due to their diverse biological activities, making them valuable for pharmaceutical research and therapeutic applications. Hence, the rapid and accurate synthesis of these derivatives need efficient nano-catalysts. The study outlines the preparation of nano-SiO2-SO3H through the covalent attachment of sulfonic acid groups to silica nanoparticles. Then, this material is applied as a catalyst for the efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives. The reaction involves isatoic anhydride, an aromatic aldehyde, and ammonium acetate, directed under solvent-free conditions at a temperature of 110 °C. Also, the prepared catalyst characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for morphological analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for functional group identification, and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX) for its elemental composition. The presence of sulfonic acid groups as a Brønsted acids, enhance the catalytic properties of the silica nanoparticles and facilitate the reaction between the reactants in synthesis process and make the designed catalyst as a suitable candidate for promoting the 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one synthesis. This synthesis protocol offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach, eliminating the use of toxic solvents. It provides significant advantages compared to previously reported methods, such as using of nontoxic, green, and stable nanocatalyst. Additionally, the catalyst is easily recoverable and reusable, the reactions proceed under solvent-free conditions, and the process characterized by short reaction times (5–20 min). Furthermore, it achieves excellent yields ranging from 85 to 98% and features a simple workup procedure, making it highly relevant for advancing environmental chemistry practices.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01119-7Nano-SiO2-SO3H2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-onesSolvent free conditionsNanocatalystAdvanced nanomaterials
spellingShingle Habyl Naeemi
Nasrin Shadjou
Mehdi Mahmoudian
Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
Scientific Reports
Nano-SiO2-SO3H
2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones
Solvent free conditions
Nanocatalyst
Advanced nanomaterials
title Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
title_full Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
title_fullStr Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
title_full_unstemmed Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
title_short Accelerated synthesis of 3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives using nano-SiO2-SO3H as an efficient acidic catalyst
title_sort accelerated synthesis of 3 dihydroquinazolin 4 1h one derivatives using nano sio2 so3h as an efficient acidic catalyst
topic Nano-SiO2-SO3H
2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones
Solvent free conditions
Nanocatalyst
Advanced nanomaterials
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01119-7
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