Selective synthesis of pyrimidines from cinnamyl alcohols and amidines using the heterogeneous OMS-2 catalyst

Abstract

Herein, an efficient aerobic oxidative synthesis of pyrimidines was carried out using cinnamyl alcohols and amidines catalyzed by manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve (OMS-2). The heterogeneous catalytic method features base-/additive-free conditions, wide substrate scope, use of O2 as a green oxidant, and simple operation. Moreover, the OMS-2 catalyst prepared by the conventional reflux method demonstrates catalytic selectivity, activity, and excellent recyclability.