An efficient one pot synthesis of pyranopyrazoles has been achieved by the four-component condensation of hydrazine hydrate, ethyl acetoacetate, aldehydes and malononitrile using sodium lactate as a catalyst in aqueous ethanolic medium under reflux condition. The method is simple and green to afford pyranopyrazoles in a short time. It provides a new base catalyst that readily gives product from moderate to excellent yields.
Key words: catalyst; green synthesis; one pot; pyranopyrazole; sodium lactate.
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