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Three-Component reaction between 2-naphthol,Aromatic Aldehydes and Acetonitrile in the Presence of Chlorosulfonic Acid Yields 1-(Acetylamino (Aryl)Methyl)-2-Naphthols
The one-pot, three-component reaction between aryl aldehydes, 2-naphthol, and acetonitrile in the presence of chlorosulfonic acid affords 1-[acetylamino(aryl)methyl]-2-naphthols in excellent yields.
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