4-(Succinimido)-1-butane sulfonic acid as a Brönsted acid catalyst for the synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyran derivatives using thermal and ultrasonic irradiation

Abstract

4-(Succinimido)-1-butane sulfonic acid was shown to be an efficient and reusable Brönsted acid catalyst for the synthesis of pyrano[4,3-b]pyran derivatives using thermal and ultrasonic conditions. The catalyst was prepared by mixing succinimide and 1,4-butanesultone, which is simpler and safer than the preparation of succinimide sulfonic acid. This method has the advantages of high yield, clean reaction, simple methodology, and short reaction time. The catalyst can be recycled without loss of activity.