Abstract

A simple one-pot four-component synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles has been achieved by the condensation of aldehydes, malononitrile, ethyl acetoacetate and hydrazine hydrate using lemon peel powder as a natural catalyst in ethanol under reflux condition. The advantages of this reaction are less reaction time, high yield, easy availability of the catalyst and green nature of the protocol.

Key words: Pyranopyrazoles; lemon peel powder; one-pot synthesis; natural catalyst