Design of a Cellulose-Derived Cu(II) Catalyst for Efficient Dehydrogenative Synthesis of Pyrimidines from Renewable Primary Alcohols

Key Points

• The aim is to create an efficient catalyst for synthesizing pyrimidines using renewable resources.
• Developed a cellulose-derived Schiff base for immobilizing Cu(II) as a catalyst.
• Conducted dehydrogenative synthesis reactions using primary alcohols.
• Assessed the recyclability and activity of the catalytic system.
• The Cu(II) catalyst showed excellent activity in the synthesis of pyrimidines.
• The system demonstrated robust recyclability over multiple uses.
• Green synthetic methods were highlighted as effective alternatives to traditional approaches.