[Hmim]TFA catalyzed multicomponent reaction: direct, mild, and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 1,2-dihydroquinazoline derivatives.

4-Substituted-spiro-1,2-dihydroquinazolines and related compounds were synthesized by direct reaction of 2-aminobenzophenones, isatin, or 1,2-diketone derivatives and ammonium acetate in the presence of dual role catalyst-solvent ionic liquid, [Hmim]TFA. Excellent conversion of starting materials was achieved to the desired 1,2-dihydroquinazoline products.