Manganese oxide nanoparticles supported on graphene oxide as an efficient nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 1,2,4‐oxadiazoles from aldehydes

Abstract

The easy synthesis of graphene oxide (GO)‐supported manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles as a stable heterogeneous nanocatalyst (MnO2@GO) is described. This catalyst was investigated in the synthesis of 1,2,4‐oxadiazoles from amidoximes and aldehydes via a cyclization and oxidation process. The nanocomposite was prepared and characterized using various techniques. The catalytic application of the nanocomposite was examined in the reaction of a variety of aldehydes with aliphatic and aromatic amidoximes. The stable and robust catalyst was recycled for seven consecutive runs without a significant decrease in the catalytic activity.