Tungsten hexachloride nanoparticles loaded on montmorillonite K-10: a novel solid acid catalyst in the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical azines

In the present investigation, we have developed a novel technique to prepare azines using nano-WCl6 loaded on Montmorillonite K10 clay as a highly active catalyst. A variety of aldehydes and ketones were efficiently converted to the corresponding azines using catalytic amounts of nanosized WCl6/Mont. K10 under mild conditions. The nanostructures of WCl6 loaded on Mont. K10 as solid acid catalyst have been prepared by solid dispersion method. The advantages of this catalyst are rapid completion of the reactions, simplicity of performance, lack of pollution and mild and green reaction conditions. The morphologies, structure, and chemical components of parent and modified clay were successfully characterized using SEM, FT-IR, CV, XRD and EDX measurements.