Abstract:
An efficient synthesis of 1‐(benzothiazolylamino)methyl‐2‐naphthols has been developed in water by one‐pot condensation of 2‐naphthol, aldehydes and 2‐aminobenzothiazole catalyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate. Advantages of the methodology include a very short reaction time, excellent yields and catalytic use of the sodium dodecyl sulfate.