| Entry | Amount of catalyst (g) | T (˚C) | Solvent (mL) | Yield (%)a | Time (h)b |
| 1 | 0.05 | Reflux | CH3CN (10) | 80 | 2 |
| 2 | 0.05 | Reflux | CH3CN (10) | 80 | 2.5 |
| 3 | 0.05 | Reflux | CH3CN (10) | 75 | 3 |
| 4 | 0.05 | Reflux | CH3CN (10) | 75 | 3 |