Magnesium Schiff base complex supported on magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4@SiO2 C3H6 magnesium Schiff base complex) was designed and fully identified using different analyses including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The presented supported nano-magnetite catalyst was tested as a novel and recyclable catalyst for the preparation of some 1-(α-aminoalkyl)-2-naphthols via the condensation reaction of 2- naphthol with various aromatic aldehydes and some amine compounds including piperidine, pyrrolidine and morpholine with acceptable results. Simple work-up procedures, mild reaction condition, and the recyclability of Fe3O4@SiO2 C3H6 magnesium Schiff base complex are the other advantages of this work.
