Application of Fe3O4@SiO2@sulfamic acid magnetic nanoparticles as recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of imine and pyrazole derivatives in aqueous medium

Abstract

Sulfamic acid supported on Fe3O4@SiO2 superpara magnetic nanoparticles was successfully applied as a recyclable solid acid catalyst with a large density of sulfamic acid groups for the synthesis of pyrazole derivatives, an important class of potentially bioactive compounds. The products are obtained in high yield from the one-pot reaction procedure involving dicarbonyl compounds and hydrazines/hydrazides. This new method totally avoids the use of toxic or expensive solvents and organic acids in this reaction.