Efficient Synthesis of Novel Thioureidobenzamido Alkyl Naphthols in Molten Tetrabutylammonium Bromide

A new series of benzamido alkyl naphthols were synthesized from the multi-component reaction of 4-(3′-methylthioureido)benzamide, aromatic aldehydes and 2-naphthol. Molten tetrabutyl ammonium bromide was used as a very efficient medium for this reaction while the use of common organic solvents gave no or poor yields. This method is an interesting instance of using molten salt as a medium in multicomponent reactions.