A convenient synthesis of bis(indolyl)alkanes under ultrasonic irradiation using silica-supported Preyssler nanoparticles

Ultrason Sonochem. 2009 Aug;16(6):718-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2009.04.004. Epub 2009 Apr 22.

Abstract

Bis(indolyl)alkanes have been synthesised in excellent yields in the presence of catalytic amount of silica-supported Preyssler nano particles as green, reusable and efficient catalyst under ultra sonic irradiation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Alkanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkanes / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Ultrasonics*

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Alkanes
  • Indoles
  • Silicon Dioxide