Background:
An eco-friendly, operationally simple and efficient reaction is shown between various 2,6-bis-
(substituted-benzylidene)-cyclohexanone and different substituted hydrazine in presence of
acetic acid.
Methods:
The reaction between various 2,6-bis-(substituted-benzylidene)-cyclohexanone and different
substituted hydrazine in presence of acetic acid afford 7-Benzylidene-substituted-phenyl3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-indazole in 74 to 92 % yield in short reaction time using grindstone
technique.
Results:
Mild synthetic conditions, weak acid catalysis, non-hazardous solvent and environmentally safe
are notable advantages of this method
Conclusion:
In conclusion, we have developed an efficient, simple and eco-friendly method for synthesis
of 7-Benzylidene-substituted-phenyl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-indazole by grinding
technique. The notable benefits of this method are waste minimization, no organic solvent
required, simple procedure, easy work-up, clean reaction profile.