Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of ionic liquids based on biosources

  • P. Moriel
  • , E. J. García-Suárez
  • , M. Martínez
  • , A. B. García
  • , M. A. Montes-Morán
  • , V. Calvino-Casilda
  • , M. A. Bañares

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Abstract

New room-temperature ionic liquids were synthesized from natural and easily available feedstocks (choline hydroxide and amino acids) following an economical and green route in which the only by-product was water. They were successfully applied as catalysts for the Knoevenagel test reaction between benzaldehyde and different active methylene compounds, at room temperature and under solvent-free conditions, to produce α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, exhibiting good conversions and high selectivities. The catalytic role of cholinium and aminoacetate ions in the Knoevenagel condensation is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4877-4881
Number of pages5
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume51
Issue number37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biosources
  • Catalysis
  • Green process
  • Ionic liquids
  • Knoevenagel condensation

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