Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 489-491.

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Ionic Liquids as Solvents/Catalysts for Selective Alkylation of Amines with Alkyl Halides

Yetkin GOK 1, Ismail OZDEMR1, Engin CETINKAYA2   

  1. 1 Chemistry Department, Faculty Science and Arts, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkey; 2 Chemistry Department, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
  • Received:2007-06-25 Online:2007-06-25 Published:2011-05-28

Abstract: The selective alkylation of amino groups within amine derivatives with a variety of alkyl halides was carried out using ionic liquids ([bmim]I and [bmim]PF6) in the presence of triethylamine. The reaction was found to proceed under relatively mild conditions with excellent conversions and selectivities. The ionic liquid was recycled and reused.

Key words: alkylation, ionic liquid, 3-dialkylimidazolinium, green catalysis