Abstract
The room temperature ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF4]) is used as a 'green' recyclable alternative to classical molecular solvents for the nucleophilic substitution reaction of α-tosyloxy ketones with potassium salts of aromatic acids. Significant rate enhancement and improved yields have been observed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 33-36 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Synthesis |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- Carboxylic acids
- Esters
- Ionic liquids
- Ketones
- Nucleophilic substitution