One-pot, sequential four-component synthesis of novel heterocyclic [3.3.3] propellane derivatives at room temperature.

An efficient, one-pot, two-step, four-component reaction for the synthesis of propellane derivatives is described by the condensation reaction between acenaphthenequinone, malono derivatives, primary amines and β-ketoester or β-diketone derivatives in the presence of triethylamine in ethanol at room temperature. Using this procedure, all the products were obtained in good to excellent yields.

Eco-friendly polyethylene glycol (PEG-400): a green reaction medium for one-pot, four-component synthesis of novel asymmetrical bis-spirooxindole derivatives at room temperature.

PEG-400 has been used as a green and biodegradable polymeric solvent for the one-pot, two-step, multi-component synthesis of novel asymmetrical bis-spirooxindole derivatives by the reaction of -alkyl isatin, isatin derivatives, alkylmalonates and C-H activated carbonyl compounds in the presence of KCO at room temperature. Using this procedure, all the products were obtained in good to excellent yields.