Ultrasonic promoted synthesis of 1,6-naphthyridine derivatives catalyzed by solid acid in water

Abstract An efficient and highly eco-friendly approach to poly-substituted 1,6-naphthyridine derivatives with good to excellent yield has been reported using simple and readily available 4-aminopyridinone, aromatic aldehyde or isatin, and 1,3-cyclohexanedione as substrates. The method features low-cost and readily accessible starting materials, green ultrasonic irradiation in water, recycle heterogeneous solid acid catalyst, broad substrate scope as well as simple one-pot operation make this strategy highly attractive. Mechanistic studies indicate that this transformation involves Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition, and cyclization sequence.