Fe₃O4@MCM@ZrCI₂: A Practical Magnetic Mesoporous Zirconium-Based Nanocomposite as a Reusable Catalyst for the Synthesis of Spirooxindoles.

Abstract

In the present study, we aimed to investigate the catalytic role of the newly reported MCM-41 -based nanocomposite in which the low acidity of this mesoporous moiety was favourably improved via the stabilization of zirconium nanoparticles and was magnetized to make a facile work-up procedure as an applicable and efficient method. The prepared Fe₃O₄@MCM-41 @ZrCI₂ nanocomposite was successfully characterized using different analyses and then it was favourably exploited for the synthesis of spirooxindoles as the most prominent spiro compounds. As predicted, Fe₃O₄@MCM- 41 @ZrCI₂ showed considerable efficiency in the promotion of the studied reaction.