Simple and effective microwave assisted one pot synthesis of symmetrical Curcumin analogues

M. G. Shioorkar, M. B. Ubale,

Abstract

A simple, one pot, time efficient and productive method is reported with simple work up for the synthesis of Curcumin and its symmetrical analogues by application of Microwave irradiation techniques using Toluene as solvent, Boric acid used as chelating reagent and anhydrous Sodium Sulfate as effective mild dehydrating agent.