Phenylboronic acid as an efficient and convenient catalyst for a three-component synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans

Phenylboronic acid, a non-toxic compound, is used as catalyst for an efficient, rapid, and one-pot three-component synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans in good to excellent yields. This new procedure has the advantages of operational simplicity, shorter reaction time, higher yields and minimum pollution of the environment. (C) 2012 Academie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.