Gadolinium Triflate Immobilized in Imidazolium Based Ionic Liquids: A Recyclable Catalyst and Green Solvent for Acetylation of Alcohols and Amines
Abstract
Gadolinium triflate immobilized in room temperature ionic liquids (RTIL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF4]) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([bmim][PF6]) was found to be a recyclable and green catalyst for acetylation of a variety of alcohols, phenols and amines. Acetylation reactions using acetic anhydride (Ac2O) as the reagent proceeded in excellent yields in the presence of catalytic amounts (0.2-0.5 mol%) of Gd(OTf)3 immobilized in RTILs, at ambient temperature. In addition, the catalyst system Gd(OTf) 3/[bmim][X] can be recovered and reused efficiently in these transformations.
Recommended Citation
R. Alleti et al., "Gadolinium Triflate Immobilized in Imidazolium Based Ionic Liquids: A Recyclable Catalyst and Green Solvent for Acetylation of Alcohols and Amines," Green Chemistry, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 203 - 206, Royal Society of Chemistry, Apr 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1039/b416359a
Department(s)
Chemistry
Second Department
Physics
Sponsor(s)
Petroleum Research Fund
Keywords and Phrases
1 butyl 3 methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate; 1 butyl 3 methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate; acetic anhydride; alcohol derivative; amine; gadolinium; gadolinium triflate; imidazole derivative; ion; phenol derivative; reagent; solvent; unclassified drug; acetylation; article; catalysis; catalyst; environmental temperature; immobilization; room temperature
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1463-9262
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Royal Society of Chemistry, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 2005
