An expeditious, highly efficient, catalyst and solvent-free synthesis of 9,10-dihydro-anthracene-9,10-α,β-succiniimide derivatives

Abstract A simple, fast, and highly efficient protocol has been developed for the synthesis of 9,10-dihydro-anthracene-9,10-α,β-succinic imide derivatives by simple mixing and grinding of 9,10-dihydro-anthracene-9,10-α,β-succinic anhydride with various aliphatic, aromatic amines, and hydrazines. This catalyst and solvent-free green approach provided the condensation products within few minutes at room temperature in quantitative yield.