An Efficient Route for the Synthesis of 11‐Aroyldiindeno[1,2‐b:2′,1′‐e]pyridine‐10,12‐diones

Abstract

A series of novel 11‐aroyldiindeno[1,2‐b:2′,1′‐e]pyridine‐10,12‐dione derivatives were synthesized, in good to excellent yields and short reaction times via one‐pot, three‐component reactions between indan‐1,3‐dione, ammonium acetate, and arylglyoxal hydrates in the presence of solid p‐toluenesulfonic acid.