Brønsted acidic ionic liquid 1-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate: A green catalyst and recyclable medium for esterification

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)38-39
Number of pages2
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2003

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