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. 2023 Jul 4;13(29):19846–19855. doi: 10.1039/d3ra03183g

Comparison of efficacy of CuB4O7 and Cu(OAc)2·H2O.

Entry Catalyst Solventa Temperature Time (min) Yieldb (%)
1 CuB 4 O 7 Neat 80 °C 10 98
2 Cu(OAc)2·H2O Neat 80 °C 120 72
a

The reaction was performed with, benzil 1 (1 mmol), 2-nitrobenzaldehyde 2 (1 mmol), and NH4OAc (3) in the presence of CuB4O7 and Cu(OAc)2. H2O under solvent-free condition.

b

Isolated yield.