Table 6. Effect of solvent on the condensation of 14H-dibenzo [a. j] xanthene using GO-CuFe2O4 nanocatalysta.
| Entry | Solvent | Catalyst | Catalyst loading | Temp (°C) | Yieldb (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | H2O | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 92 |
| 2. | Methanol | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 88 |
| 3. | Ethanol | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 84 |
| 4. | DCM | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 42 |
| 5. | Acetonitrile | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 50 |
| 6. | Toluene | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 60 |
| 7. | DMSO | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 68 |
| 8. | Hexane | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 20 |
| 9. | Solvent less | GO-CuFe2O4 | 20 wt % | 125 | 98 |
aReaction conditions: 2-naphthol (2 mmol) and benzaldehyde (1 mmol). bIsolated yield.