Abstract
Esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols could be carried out in a Brønsted acidic ionic liquid 1-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Hmim]+BF4-). Good yields were obtained, and the esters produced could be easily separated from the reaction mixture without any volatile organic solvents. The ionic liquid [Hmim]+BF 4- could be reused after removal of water.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 38-39 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Green Chemistry |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - Feb 2003 |