Application of Nickel Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles Immobilized on Mesoporous Carbon as a Novel Reusable Catalyst for the Synthesis of 14-Aryl-14-H-Dibenzo [a,j]Xanthene Derivatives

Abstract

Xanthenes are widely used in pharmacology, and other essential fields, making them a global derivative. An endeavor strategy for one-pot synthesis of 14-aryl-14-H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene derivatives has been contributed through a reaction between various aldehydes and 2-naphthol in the presence of NiCuFe₂O₄ immobilized on carbon mesoporous (Ni/Cu/Fe₃O₄@MPCS) as a recoverable reactive catalyst. This mesoporous nanocomposite was used as a catalyst in this reaction to provide a quicker and easier process with energy in the readily available, biodegradable and non-toxic ethanol solvent. This catalyst provides a promising pathway to synthesize 14-aryl-14-H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthene, allowing for its recyclability without any noticeable decline in catalytic performance. Characterization of the prepared catalyst was conducted utilizing different methods, counting FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, EDS, BET, TGA, VSM, and Elemental mapping techniques. The results recommend that this novel catalyst possesses the potential to be a profitable tool for the improvement of modern engineered approaches for a broad range of applications.