Green synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
Abstract:
A Brønsted acidic ionic liquid-Hmim]HSO4 promoted unexpected reaction of Baylis-Hillman alcohols and diarylmethanols with p-toluenesulfonylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC) affording the corresponding sulfone derivatives instead of N-tosylmethyl amides is reported. After isolation of the product, the ionic liquid Hmim]HSO4 was easily recycled for further use.