Soapnut Extract Catalyzed Eco-Friendly synthesis of Acyl Amines

Santosh B. Pore

Abstract: A general, simple, efficient, cost-effective and green procedure for acylation of amines has been developed by treatment with acetic anhydride, efficiently catalyzed by using intact plant material (aqueous extract of pericarp of Sapindus trifoliatus fruit). Reactions proceed with very good to excellent yields at room temperature.

Keywords: Acylation, Soapnut, Surfactant