Montmorillonite K-10 catalysed solvent-free synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted-4(3H)quinazolinones under microwave irradiation

An efficient and rapid synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted-4(3H)quinazolinones by condensation of 2-aminobenzamide (substituted anthraniamides) with orthoesters in the presence of K-10 clay under solvent free conditions using microwave irradiation or classical heating is described.