Magnetically separable g‐C3N4 hybrid nanocomposite: Highly efficient and eco‐friendly recyclable catalyst for one‐pot synthesis of α‐aminonitriles

Abstract

A magnetically separable graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite (Fe3O4/g‐C3N4) as a catalyst for the three‐component condensation reactions of carbonyl compounds, amines and trimethylsilylcyanide was thoroughly investigated. The reaction of these three components was found to be efficient, economical and green and took place in the presence of a catalytic amount of the magnetically separable catalyst to yield the corresponding α‐aminonitriles in good to excellent yields. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized using scanning electron microscopy and energy‐dispersive X‐ray and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies. The nanocomposite was also found to be reusable could be recovered easily and reused several times without distinct deterioration in its catalytic activity.