This study focuses on the search of new applications of polyoxometalates known as decaniobate ions [Nb10O28]6−. The decaniobates can be used as basic solid catalysts in multicomponent reactions to obtain… Click to show full abstract
This study focuses on the search of new applications of polyoxometalates known as decaniobate ions [Nb10O28]6−. The decaniobates can be used as basic solid catalysts in multicomponent reactions to obtain good yields to 4H-pyrans (> 95%) under microwave radiation and solvent-free conditions, using several aldehydes with different electron-withdrawing or electron donor substituents. The synthesis of (TMA)6 [Nb10O28]6H2O was performed following a simple protocol (HPNb), which was modified to decrease the number of hexaniobate species that are formed as impurities (HPNb-HF).
               
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