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. 2018 May 8;3(5):5012–5020. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00379

Ultrasonic-Assisted Preparation, Characterization, and Use of Novel Biocompatible Core/Shell Fe3O4@GA@Isinglass in the Synthesis of 1,4-Dihydropyridine and 4H-Pyran Derivatives

Elham Pourian †, Shahrzad Javanshir †,*, Zahra Dolatkhah †, Shiva Molaei †, Ali Maleki ‡
PMCID: PMC6641881  PMID: 31458714

Abstract

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This work focussed on the synthesis of a new catalytic material isinglass (IG)-based Fe3O4@GA@IG core/shell magnetic nanoparticles and the investigation of its catalytic activity in two important multicomponent reactions. Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared using a simple coprecipitation method and then coated with IG consisting predominantly of the protein collagen in the presence of glutaraldehyde as a cross-linking agent. The obtained hybrid material has been characterized by Fourier transform infrared analysis, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometry, energy-dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analyses. The results of XRD analysis implied that the prepared nanocomposite consists of two compounds of crystalline magnetite and amorphous IG, and the formation of its core/shell structure had been confirmed by TEM images. The catalytic performance of the as-prepared core/shell bionanocatalyst was evaluated for the first time in the synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine and 4H-pyran derivatives under sonication in ethanol. This core/shell structure because of the superparamagnetic property of Fe3O4 and unique properties of IG as a bifunctional biocatalyst offers a high potential for many catalytic applications. Recycling study revealed that no significant decrease in the catalytic activity was observed even after six runs.

1. Introduction

In recent years, sonochemistry as one of the greenest and effective techniques has been considered in the synthesis of various bulk and nanomaterials. The synthesis of substances by ultrasonic irradiation requires less amounts of solvents and catalysts, which better meets the ecological requirements. In the liquid medium, cavitation is the predominant phenomenon induced by ultrasound. The phenomenon of acoustic cavitation corresponds to the creation, growth, and then implosion (collapse) of bubbles formed when a liquid is subjected to a periodic pressure wave. The implosion of the bubble then locally causes the release of a large amount of thermal energy (locally, the temperature can reach 5000 °C and the pressure of several hundred atmospheres) and mechanical energy (jet emission of liquids moving at a speed of 100 meters per second) without any significant change in the whole medium (in terms of temperature and pressure).1,2 Because of its unusual properties, this technique has been extensively used.

The development of new hybrid materials combining organic and inorganic compounds to improve their properties for catalytic applications is a challenge that has always existed. In the field of the development of adaptive materials, hybrid materials with a polymer component make it possible to answer a large number of environmental or societal problems via biomimetic approaches. Nature has always combined organic and inorganic components, at the nanoscale, to construct smart materials with remarkable properties and functions (mechanics, density, permeability, color, hydrophobicity, etc.). Shellfish carapaces, mollusk shells, bones, and tissues are examples of organic–inorganic natural materials.3−5

The field of functional materials is in constant search of materials with innovative properties. Depending on the functions involved, it is advantageous to combine properties of the material, normally present in different materials. One of the ways of increasing the number of interesting properties that a nanoparticle (NP) possesses is through the formation of particles with a core/shell structure.3 Such a structure often makes it possible to combine the properties of two very different types of particles. Magnetic core/shell NPs have a huge potential for application because of the range of properties that can be envisaged for this type of materials.4,5 Magnetically separable NPs can be functionalized with catalysts, working then at the boundary between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, both being “in the solution” and separable by the application of an external magnetic field, resulting in remarkable catalyst recovery without the need for a filtration step.6

Isinglass (IG) was derived from the swim bladders of certain tropical fish and consists predominantly of the protein collagen, which is readily soluble in organic acids. IG collagen exists as a rodlike triple helical molecule and is thermally labile.7 IG consists of 90 basic side chain groups and 118 acid groups per thousand total residues. Because 41 of the acidic groups are in the amide form, there is an excess of basic groups and the protein; therefore, it has a basic character, that is, has a basic isoionic pH.8 The total hydroxyl content of IG is high and in consequence has high hydrogen bonding capacity; thus, it is capable of bonding with many groups, such as C=O, OH, and so forth, on other compounds. Therefore, in continuation of our works using bionanocatalysts in organic synthesis,9,10 we planned to functionalize Fe3O4 magnetic NPs (MNPs) with IG to prepare a bionanocatalyst for use in organic synthesis.

1,4-Dihydropyridine (1,4-DHP) and 4H-pyran structural architectures occur in many bioactive natural products and synthetic drugs, and these structural units serve as important chemical intermediates.11−13 Consequently, several methods have been reported to promote their preparation.14−40 Although most of these processes offer distinct advantages, some of them suffer from a few limitations such as prolonged and tedious catalyst preparation, using expensive and hazardous reagents and solvents, besides more catalyst loading.38 Therefore, to overcome these disadvantages, a great deal of efforts is directed to develop a novel biocompatible catalytic system for the synthesis of these compounds. As a result, the present core/shell Fe3O4@GA@IG as a bionanocatalyst has been prepared (Scheme 1) and has been studied for the first time in the synthesis of 1,4-DHP and 4H-pyran derivatives via the one-pot multicomponent condensation of an aldehyde, a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound, and ammonium acetate under sonication condition in ethanol.

Scheme 1. Preparation of the Fe3O4@GA@IG Bionanocatalyst.

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2. Results and Discussion

2.1. Characterization of Fe3O4@GA@IG

The prepared magnetic nanocomposite Fe3O4@GA@IG structure was elucidated by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) technique, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).

On the basis of the FT-IR spectra of Fe3O4@GA@IG, the presence of IG and Fe3O4 can be clearly observed by the characteristic absorption peaks present at 550 cm–1 related to Fe–O vibration (Figure 1c). Because of the fact that IG has a collagen structure, the main absorption bands were 3444–3100, 2900–2893, 1649, 1369, 1155, and 1074 cm–1. The absorptions bands at 1369 and 1155 cm–1 might be accredited to the ν(C–N) and δ(N–H) absorptions of amide II, respectively. Amide I band associated with ν(C=O) absorptions could be found at 1649 cm–1, the peaks at 2900–2893 cm–1 were attributed to ν(CH2) and ν(CH3) of amide B, and the band between 3444 and 3110 cm–1 corresponds to N–H stretching of amide A. Peak shifts of amide in Fe3O4@GA@IG were clearly observed (1649 in IG to 1651 cm–1 in Fe3O4@GA@IG). The observed shift in the infrared spectra is related to the chemical interaction between Fe3O4@GA NPs and IG.

Figure 1.

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FT-IR spectra of (a) Fe3O4, (b) IG, (c) Fe3O4@GA@IG, and (d) Fe3O4@GA@IG after recycling.

As can be seen from the SEM analysis shown in Figure 2b, the average particle size was 63 nm. These images show a homogeneous and monotonous surface of the bionanocatalyst. Moreover, to verify the core/shell nanostructure of the as-prepared bionanocatalyst, its TEM images were provided. As shown in Figure 2c, the black centers represent the Fe3O4 core and the brightest areas show the IG shell.

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(a,b) SEM and (c) TEM images of the as-prepared Fe3O4@GA@IG core/shell nanocomposite.

The EDX analysis revealed that Fe, O, C, S, and N are the main elements present in the bionanocomposite with Fe being the most abundant (Figure 3).

Figure 3.

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EDX analysis of Fe3O4@GA@IG.

The hysteresis loops of Fe3O4 MNPs and Fe3O4@GA@IG are exposed in Figure 4. As shown in the figure, the magnetization decreases from plateau state to zero on removal of the magnetic field for both NPs; neither coercivity (Hc) nor remanent magnetization (Mr) was observed in the hysteresis curves, which clearly indicates their superparamagnetic nature. The coverage of the surface of Fe3O4 NPs by IG is the origin of the reduction in saturation magnetization.

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VSM analysis of Fe3O4@GA@IG.

TGA was carried out under inert nitrogen gas at a steady speed of 10 °C/min and 800 °C temperature.

As shown in the curve of Figure 5, the first mass loss of the magnetic bionanocatalyst occurred below 240 °C, which can be attributed to water thermodesorption from the surface (drying), whereas the second weight loss above 240 °C is associated with the release of hydroxyl ions from the NPs and volatilization. The third mass loss occurred at 411 °C and is due to the combustion of all carbon content.

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TGA analysis of Fe3O4@GA@IG.

According to the results of BET analysis, the specific surface area of the bionanocatalyst was 28.15 m2/g. The volume of the single-point adsorption cavity is 0.142816 cm3/g, and the single-point cavity dissipation volume is 0.159 cm3/g. The particle size is 20 nm. Figure 6 shows the nitrogen absorption and depletion diagram of magnetic Fe3O4@GA@IG. The specific surface area of the IG catalyst is 1.20 m2/g, and the cavity volume of the single point is 0.0024 cm3/g. Also, Figure 6 shows the absorption and desorption diagram of nitrogen of IG. Because of the presence of Fe3O4 NPs, the catalyst has a significant increase in the specific surface area.

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BET analysis of Fe3O4@GA@IG.

The XRD pattern of the magnetic nanocatalyst has been illustrated in Figure 7. In the XRD pattern of Fe3O4@GA@IG, on the basis of JCPDS card#19-629, the positions of diffraction peaks at 2θ = 30°, 35°,43°, 53°, 57°, 62°, and 74° were attributed to (220), (311), (400), (422), (511), (440), and (533) of Fe3O4 NPs, which was surrounded by the IG shell. Forasmuch as the main peaks of Fe3O4@GA@IG are the same as those of pure Fe3O4 NPs, which means that the crystal structure of Fe3O4 NPs is well-maintained even after the procedure of making a new MNP catalyst. Wide peaks of diffraction angles 10–23 are related to the amorphous property of IG on the surface of Fe3O4 NPs.

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XRD analysis of Fe3O4@GA@IG.

2.2. Synthesis of 1,4-DHP and Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives by Fe3O4@GA@IG

The catalytic activity of Fe3O4@GA@IG was investigating in a pseudofour component reaction for the synthesis of polyhydroquinoline and 1,4-DHP derivatives. To obtain the optimal conditions, the reaction between 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (2b), ethyl acetoacetate (3), dimedone (4), and ammonium acetate (6) with 1:1:1:1 molar ratios and the reaction between 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (2b), dimedone (4) or cyclohexanedione (5), and ammonium acetate (6) with 1:2:1 molar ratios were selected as the model reactions for the synthesis of polyhydroquinoline and 1,4-DHP, respectively.

The effects of various parameters such as the catalyst, solvent, temperature, and energy sources were investigated on the rate and yield of the polyhydroquinoline and 1,4-DHP synthesis reaction (Table 1). As can be seen (Table 1, entry 1–4), in the absence of any catalyst, with or without solvent, at room temperature or at reflux in ethanol, the reaction yield was very low. The effect of ultrasound on the reaction rate is well-evinced, although the reaction time decreases to half, but the yield remains mediocre (entry 5). When Fe3O4@GA@IG (5 mg) was used as the catalyst in ethanol at room temperature, the yield increased moderately (entry 6); however, the increase in catalyst loading has not been favorable. Obviously, we studied the synergistic effect of ultrasound and the catalyst, and as expected, the yield has increased remarkably, whereas the reaction time has decreased (entry 9). The reaction was carried out in other solvents, such as water, acetonitrile, and chloroform, but none of these solvents were found to be effective. Finally, to show that the catalytic characteristics of the components of the hybrid material have been improved, Fe3O4 and IG were used separately (entries 17, 18). As could be guessed, the use of this hybrid system shows a higher activity and higher yield in a shorter reaction time. As a result, the optimum condition was the use of 10 mg of Fe3O4@GA@IG under ultrasonic irradiation in ethanol as the solvent (entry 15).

Table 1. Effect of the Catalyst, Catalyst Loading, Synthesis Condition, and Solvent on the Model Reaction.

entry cat. & cat. amount (mg) solvent temp. (°C) time (min) yield (%)
1     rt 120 trace
2     80 120 trace
3   ethanol rt 120 trace
4   ethanol reflux 120 25
5   ethanol ultrasound 60 28
6 Fe3O4@IG (5) ethanol rt 120 32
7 Fe3O4@IG (5) ethanol 50 120 45
8 Fe3O4@IG (5) ethanol reflux 90 77
9 Fe3O4@IG (5) ethanol ultrasound 30 91
10 Fe3O4@IG (5) H2O rt 240 trace
11 Fe3O4@IG (5) H2O reflux 180 trace
12 Fe3O4@IG (5) H2O ultrasound 70 trace
13 Fe3O4@IG (5) acetonitrile reflux 120 56
14 Fe3O4@IG (5) chloroform reflux 120 51
15 Fe3O4@IG (10) ethanol ultrasound 20 94
16 Fe3O4@IG (15) ethanol ultrasound 15 92
17 Fe3O4 NPs (10) ethanol ultrasound 60 41
18 IG (10) ethanol ultrasound 60 78
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To further explore the effectiveness of the Fe3O4@GA@IG bionanocatalyst and extend the scope of this protocol, the reaction between various aromatic aldehydes 2a–l, ammonium acetate (6), and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds 3, 4, and 5 under optimized conditions was realized, and the results are shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Synthesis of 1,4-DHP and Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives in Ethanol under Ultrasound Irradiation.

2.2.

entry aldehyde 1,3-dicarbonyl product time (min) yield (%) mp (°C) lit. mp (°C)
1 benzaldehyde 4 7a 50 88 283–286 285–28915
2 4-chlorobenzaldehyde 4 7b 35 92 295–298 298–29915
3 4-fluorobenzaldehyde 4 7c 40 90 274–277 274–27616
4 2-chlorobenzaldehyde 4 7d 40 91 210–214 21316
5 2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde 4 7e 35 90 315–318 31216
6 3-bromobenzaldehyde 4 7f 50 89 295–298 294–29717
7 2-nitrobenzaldehyde 4 7g 40 90 282–286 284–28718
8 4-methylbenzaldehyde 4 7h 60 82 268–270 270–27515
9 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 4 7i 70 80 274–276 275–27715
10 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde 4 7j 70 77 300–301 30219
11 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde 4 7k 70 81 270–271 271–27416
12 thiophene-2-carbaldehyde 4 7l 60 84 309–310 306–30820
13 benzaldehyde 5 7m 60 75 280 279–28121
14 4-chlorobenzaldehyde 5 7n 45 89 263–265 266–26822
15 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 5 7o 70 61 300–301 303–30521
16 benzaldehyde 3 7p 60 80 158–160 159–16023
17 4-chlorobenzaldehyde 3 7q 50 90 132–134 136–13923
18 2-chlorobenzaldehyde 3 7r 55 90 78–80 80–8223
19 2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde 3 7s 50 93 150–153 153–15523
20 4-methylbenzaldehyde 3 7t 60 72 129–130 133–13623
21 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 3 7u 60 70 154–155 153–15523
22 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde 3 7v 60 71 230–232 227–22923
23 furfural 3 7w 50 88 159–160 16123
24 thiophene-2-carbaldehyde 3 7x 60 80 173–175 170–17243
25 cinnamaldehyde 3 7y 50 93 144–146 145–14744
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The two pathways [A] and [B] of the plausible mechanism consist of a sequence of consecutive reactions proposed in Scheme 2. In path [A], the reaction proceeds through an acid–base bifunctional catalyst. Initially, the acidic sites of the bionanocatalyst activated the aldehyde by protonation; on the other hand, the acidic hydrogen of the 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds was captured by the amine group of the bionanocatalyst; these electrophiles and nucleophiles reacted together and created the Knoevenagel intermediate [I] that undergoes a Michael reaction with the second enolizable 1,3-dicarbonyl compound producing the intermediate [II]. The Michael product [II] reacted with ammonium acetate forming an enamine that endures intramolecular cyclization followed by dehydration, yielding the desired product.

Scheme 2. Plausible Mechanism of the Model Reaction for the 1,4-DHP and Polyhydroquinoline Derivative Synthesis.

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A comparison between this work and previous reported methods for the synthesis of 1,4-DHP and polyhydroquinoline derivatives has been done, and the results are tabulated in Table 3. The capacity and effectiveness of the prepared catalyst, Fe3O4@GA@IG, is clearly revealed.

Table 3. Comparison of the Fe3O4@GA@IG Nanocomposite as a Catalyst for the Synthesis of 1,4-DHP and Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives with Other Catalysts and Procedures.

entry cat. & cat. amount solvent condition time yield (%) refs
1 Al2(SO4)3, 10 mol % ethanol reflux 8 h 92 (24)
2 La2O3, 10 mol % TFE rt 1–1.5 h 89 (25)
3 BiBr3, 2 mol % ethanol rt 2 h 86 (26)
4 Fe3O4@GA@IG, 10 mg ethanol ultrasound 20 min 94 this work
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2.3. Synthesis of 2-Amino-4H-pyran Derivatives by Fe3O4@GA@IG

To reach the optimal conditions, the reaction between 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (2b), dimedone (5), and malononitrile (9) with 1:1:1 molar ratios was selected as the model reaction. The effects of various parameters such as the catalyst, solvent, temperature, and energy sources on the rate and yield of the 2-amino-4H-pyran derivatives were investigated for the model reaction (Table 4). As the results indicate, the optimum condition was the use of 20 mg of Fe3O4@GA@IG under reflux in ethanol (entry 11).

Table 4. Optimization of the Catalyst, Synthesis Condition, and Solvent for the Synthesis of 4H-Pyran on the Model Reaction.

entry cat. & cat. amount (mg) solvent temp. (°C) time (min) yield (%)
1     rt 120 trace
2     80 120 trace
3   ethanol rt 120 10
4   ethanol reflux 120 17
5 Fe3O4@GA@IG (10) ethanol rt 120 25
6 Fe3O4@GA@IG (10) ethanol 50 100 38
7 Fe3O4@GA@IG (10) ethanol reflux 40 84
8 Fe3O4@GA@IG (10) acetonitrile reflux 60 52
9 Fe3O4@GA@IG (10) chloroform reflux 75 50
10 Fe3O4@IG (20) ethanol ultrasound 60 51
11 Fe3O4@IG (20) ethanol reflux 15 92
12 Fe3O4@IG (25) ethanol reflux 15 92
13 Fe3O4@GA@IG (5) ethanol reflux 60 83
14 Fe3O4 NPs (20) ethanol reflux 60 54
15 IG (20) ethanol reflux 50 67
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To expand the scope and practical application of this bionanocatalyst and method, a three-component reaction among various aromatic aldehydes (2a–l), malononitrile (9), and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds 3, 4, 5, and 8 was investigated under optimal conditions, and the results are demonstrated in Table 5.

Table 5. One-Pot Synthesis of 4H-Pyran Derivatives in Refluxing Ethanol.

2.3.

entry aldehyde 1,3-dicarbonyl product time (min) yield (%) mp (°C) lit. mp (°C)
1 4-chlrobenzaldehyde 3 10a 60 90 172–174 174–17527
2 4-nitrobenzaldehyde 3 10b 60 92 182–186 183–18527
3 4-methylbenzaldehyde 3 10c 95 82 175–177 177–17927
4 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 3 10d 110 78 135–137 136–13727
5 3-nitrobenzaldehyde 3 10e 15 95 199–202 198–20027
6 4-chlrobenzaldehyde 4 10f 15 92 214–216 215–21628
7 4-cyanobenzaldehyde 4 10g 20 90 229–231 228–22927
8 3-nitrobenzaldehyde 4 10h 20 90 216–218 214–21629
9 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 4 10i 50 85 200–203 201–20227
10 furfural 4 10j 90 80 221–224 221–22430
11 4-chlrobenzaldehyde 5 10k 20 91 222–225 223–22630
12 4-cyanobenzaldehyde 5 10l 30 90 237–238 235–23731
13 3-nitrobenzaldehyde 5 10m 35 89 197–200 200–20220
14 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 5 10n 90 83 206–209 207–20932
15 furfural 5 10o 85 81 236–239 237–23930
16 thiophene-2-carbaldehyde 5 10p 40 96 223–224 223–22542
17 4-chlrobenzaldehyde 8 10q 25 90 232–236 234–23629
18 2-nitrobenzaldehyde 8 10r 30 91 257–258 255–25729
19 benzaldehyde 8 10s 40 88 208–210 209–21034
20 4-methylbenzaldehyde 8 10t 50 85 228–230 226–22734
21 4-methoxybenzaldehyde 8 10u 65 89 282–283 280–28134
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The proposed mechanism for the three-component reaction of aldehyde, malononitrile, and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of Fe3O4@GA@IG is shown in Scheme 3.

Scheme 3. Plausible Mechanism for the Synthesis of 4H-Pyran Derivatives.

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A comparison between the previously published works and our method could highlight the capacity and efficiency of the prepared catalyst Fe3O4@GA@IG for the synthesis of 4H-pyran derivatives (Table 6).

Table 6. Comparison of the Fe3O4@GA@IG Nanocomposite as a Catalyst for the Synthesis of 4H-Pyran Derivatives with Other Catalysts and Procedures.

entry cat. & cat. amount solvent condition time (min) yield (%) reference
1 SiO2 NPs (5 mg) EtOH rt 40 86–94 (35)
2 SBPPSP (50 mg) EtOH/H2O (1:1) reflux 20 92 (36)
3 SB-DABCO (6 mol %) EtOH rt 35 96 (37)
4 NH4OAc (1.5 mol)   rt 15 59–78 (45)
5 Fe3O4@GA@IG (20 mg) EtOH reflux 15 92 this work
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2.4. Investigating the Recyclability of Fe3O4@GA@IG in Hantzsch Reaction

One of the advantages of heterogeneous catalysts is the easy separation and recyclability. In this regard, the recyclability and reuse of the magnetic bionanocatalyst was evaluated in the model reaction. At the end of the reaction, Fe3O4@GA@IG was collected by an external magnetic field and then washed with ethyl acetate, normal hexane, and ethanol and then dried in an oven at 50 °C. The recycled magnetic nanocatalyst was used for six consecutive times in the model reaction. According to the results illustrated in Figure 8, there is no appreciable reduction in the efficiency of the Fe3O4@GA@IG catalyst. FTIR spectra of the recycled catalyst were recorded after six cycles and compared with the fresh catalyst (Figure 1c,d). It can be clearly seen that the used catalyst has not undergone any structural changes.

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Recyclability of the catalyst for (a) 4H-pyran and (b) 1,4-DHP.

3. Conclusions

In summary, a new biocompatible IG-based core/shell MNP, Fe3O4@GA@IG, was prepared, characterized, and its catalytic activity was verified. Fe3O4@GA@IG was proven to be a bionanocatalyst for the synthesis of 1,4-DHP and 4H-pyran derivatives via two one-pot three-component reactions under sonication in ethanol. This method offers several advantages such as the use of ultrasound waves as an alternative green source of energy, omitting toxic solvents or catalysts, good yields, short reaction times, very simple workup, magnetically separable, recyclable, and green catalyst obtained from a natural source. This catalyst showed suitable recyclability with no significant yield decrease after six runs. Given its performance, it can be used in other acid–base-catalyzed reactions.

4. Experimental Section

4.1. Materials

All reagents and materials were purchased from commercial sources and used without purification. All of them were analytical grade. The swim bladders were obtained from common carp of Caspian Sea. SEM analysis was performed by using KYKY-EM3200 (26 kV). TEM analysis was carried out by EM10C-100 kV. XRD analysis was done by Holland Philips Xpert, Co K and ultrasonicated by Topsonics, 20 KHz, 400 W. 1H and 13C NMR spectra were recorded on Bruker AVANCE DPX 500. The chemical shifts (δ) are given in parts per million and referenced to the tetramethylsilane internal standard. IR spectra were recorded in KBr on a Shimadzu FT-IR spectrometer and were reported in wavenumbers (cm–1). All melting points were measured on a capillary melting point apparatus.

4.2. General Procedure for the Preparation of Fe3O4 NPs

The MNPs was synthesized using a coprecipitation method described previously.41 In a typical procedure, FeCl3·6H2O (5.20 g) and FeCl2·4H2O (2.00 g) (Fe2+/Fe3+ = 2:1) were dissolved in deionized water (25 mL) purged with N2 to get a homogenous solution. Chemical precipitation was performed by the slow addition of NaOH solution (1.50 mg L–1), under vigorous stirring at 80 °C for 60 min, until the pH = 10 was reached. The precipitate was separated from the solution by an external magnetic field, washed three times with deionized water and ethanol (25 mL), and dried in an oven at 65 °C for 24 h.

4.3. General Procedure for the Preparation of Fe3O4@GA@IG

Initially, Fe3O4 (0.1 g) and glutaraldehyde (10 mL) were sonicated in ethanol (15 mL) for 15 min. Then, IG (0.1 g) was added to the flask and the mixture was sonicated for 1 h. The prepared magnetite IG was separated by an external magnet and placed in an oven at 60–70 °C for 24 h.

4.4. General Procedure for the Synthesis of 1,4-DHP and Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives

A mixture of aldehyde (1.0 mmol), ammonium acetate (1.0 mmol), 1,3-dicarbonyl (2.0 mmol), and Fe3O4@GA@IG (10 mg) in ethanol (2.0 mL) as the solvent was placed into a round-bottom flask and irradiated by an ultrasonic probe sonicator. To synthesize polyhydroquinolin derivatives, aldehyde (1.0 mmol), ammonium acetate (1.0 mmol), dimedone (140.2 mg, 1.0 mmol), 1,3-dicarbonyl (1.0 mmol), and Fe3O4@GA@IG (10 mg) in ethanol (2.0 mL) were placed into a round-bottom flask and sonicated. The reaction progression was surveyed by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) using ethyl acetate/hexane (1:3) as the eluent. After completion of the reaction, the catalyst was removed by an external magnet. The pure product was obtained after recrystallization from alcohol–water.

4.5. General Procedure for the Synthesis of 4H-Pyran Derivatives

A mixture of aldehyde (1.0 mmol), malononitrile (66 mg, 1.0 mmol), 1,3-dicarbonyl (1.0 mmol), and Fe3O4@GA@IG (20 mg) in ethanol (3 mL) was stirred at the reflux condition. The reaction progress was checked by means of TLC technique using ethyl acetate/normal hexane (1:3) as the eluent. After completion of the reaction, the catalyst was removed by an external magnet and the product was crystalized and separated from the residual solution by cooling.

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to express their gratitude for the financial support provided by the Research Council of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran.

Supporting Information Available

The Supporting Information is available free of charge on the ACS Publications website at DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00379.

  • 1H NMR spectra of compounds (7b, 7k, 7l, 7x, and 7y) and (10e, 10f, and 10i) (PDF)

Author Contributions

The manuscript was written through contributions of all authors. All authors have given approval to the final version of the manuscript.

The authors declare no competing financial interest.

Supplementary Material

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