Fe 3 O 4 -Schiff base of Cu(II) is found to be a recyclable and heterogeneous catalyst for the rapid and efficient synthesis of various 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives from the two-component condensation of 2-aminobenzamide and an aldehyde. This reaction is simple, green and cost-effective. Separation and recycling can also be easily done by magnetic decantation of the Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles with an external magnet. The prepared catalyst was characterized using thermogravimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry, inductively coupled plasma analysis, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.