A simple and expedient synthesis of functionalized pyrido[2,3-c] coumarin derivatives using molecular iodine catalyzed three-component reaction

A wide variety of substituted pyrido[2,3-c] coumarin derivatives have been accomplished from 3-aminocoumarins, aromatic aldehydes, and alkynes in the presence of 10 mol % molecular iodine in acetonitrile under reflux conditions through one-pot Povarov reactions. Good yields, no need of aqueous work-up procedure and chromatographic separation, environmentally benign are some of the salient features of the present protocol.