Catalyzed Knoevenagel reactions on inorganic solid supports: Application to the synthesis of coumarine compounds

Knoevenagel reactions involving carbonyl compounds and active methylene derivatives have been studied in the presence of alumina, KSF and K10 montmorillonites. With addition of water the ester group undergoes hydrolysis. A route is disclosed for the synthesis of coumarine compounds catalyzed by solid supports.