CuO nanoparticles: An efficient and recyclable nanocatalyst for the rapid and green synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrano[c]chromenes

Copper oxide nanoparticles showed excellent catalytic activity through three-component condensation reaction of aldehydes, malononitrile, and 4-hydroxycoumarin for the synthesis of 3,4-dihyropyrano[c]chromenes in water medium in excellent yields and very short reaction times.