Investigation of physicochemical properties of lactam-based Brønsted acidic ionic liquids

Novel lactam-cation-based Br?nsted acid ionic liquids (ILs) were prepared through a simple and atom-economic neutralization reaction between a lactam, such as caprolactam and butyrolactam, and a Br?nsted acid, HX, where X is BF4-, CF3COO-, phCOO-, ClCH2COO-, NO3-, or H2PO4-. The density, viscosity, acidic scale, electrochemical window, temperature dependency of ionic conductivity, and thermal property of these ILs were measured and investigated in detail. The results show that protonated caprolactam tetrafluoroborate (CPBF) has a relatively strong acidity with -0.22 of Hammett acidic scale H0 and caprolactam trifluoroacetate (CPTFA) and pyrrolidonium trifluoroacetate (PYTFA) ILs possess very low viscosities, that is, 28 cP and 11 cP, respectively. An investigation of thermal property showed that a wide liquid range (up to -90 degrees C), moderate thermal stability (up to 249 degrees C for 10% of decomposition), and complex polymorphism were observed in these ILs. In comparison to imidazolium-cation-based ILs, the lactam-cation-based Br?nsted acid ILs have a relatively lower cost, lower toxicity, and comparable ion conductivity and heat storage density (more than 200 MJ/m3). They have wide applicable perspectives for fuel cell devices, thermal transfer fluids, and acid-catalyzed reaction media and catalysts as replacements of conventional inorganic acids.     

Efficient ZnCl2 assisted synthesis of calix[4]pyrroles catalysed by Brønsted acidic ionic liquids

A facile and efficient protocol is reported for the synthesis of calix[4]pyrroles and N-confused calix[4]pyrroles in moderate to excellent yields by one-pot condensation of ketones and pyrrole in the presence of catalytic amount of nontoxic acidic ionic liquids. In this reaction the products were obtained in short reaction time with selectivity of regular calix[4]pyrroles.     

Novel Brønsted acidic ionic liquids and their use as dual solvent-catalysts

The reaction of triphenylphosphine or N-butylimidazole with cyclic sultones gives zwitterions that are subsequently converted into ionic liquids by reaction with trifluoromethane sulfonic acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid. The resulting ionic liquids have cations to which are tethered alkane sulfonic acid groups. These Br?nsted acidic ionic liquids are useful solvent/catalysts for several organic reactions, including Fischer esterification, alcohol dehydrodimerization and the pinacol rearrangement. The new ionic liquids combine the low volatility and ease of separation from product normally associated with solid acid catalysts, with the higher activity and yields normally found using conventional liquid acids.     

Zwitterionic clusters with dianion core produced by electrospray ionisation of Brønsted acidic ionic liquids

New Br?nsted acidic ionic liquids (BAILs) are prepared by treating zwitterions, which are composed of an imidazolium cation and a sulfonate anion, with an alkanedisulfonic acid. Acidification of the zwitterions produces the cation and deprotonation of the alkanedisulfonic acid forms the anion of the new BAILs. Direct laser desorption/ionisation (LDI), matrix-assisted LDI (MALDI) and electrospray ionisation (ESI) are employed to transfer ions into the gas-phase for detection by mass spectrometry and for dissociation studies by tandem mass spectrometry. The components of the BAILs are confirmed by LDI and MALDI by the detection of the respective cation and anion and by ESI by the observation of the cation and the dianion. A prominent feature of ESI is the formation of aggregates (cluster ions). Positively charged cluster ions are formally composed of multiple zwitterions plus one additional proton. In the negative-ion mode the clusters also incorporate the zwitterions which are, however, linked with the alkanedisulfonate dianion. In collision-induced dissociations (CID), the cationic aggregates show the evaporation of zwitterions until the protonated zwitterion is reached. Similarly, the cluster dianions release zwitterions until the free alkane disulfonate dianion is reached. However, the 1:1 adduct of dianion and zwitterion also displays proton transfer and Coulomb explosion into the mono-protonated disulfonic mono-anion and an imidazole-based carbene with sulfonate mono-anion.     

Poly(oxyalkylene) synthesis in Brønsted acid ionic liquids

The polyetherification of diols with 4-12 methylene units was studied in Br?nsted Acid Ionic Liquids (BAILs). High molar mass poly(oxyalkylene)s were obtained at relatively low temperatures (130 °C), except in the cases of 1,4-butanediol and 1,6-hexanediol where cyclic ether formation was observed.     

Highly efficient synthesis of dicoumarols and xanthene derivatives in presence of Brønsted–Lewis acidic ionic liquids catalyst

A series of metal chloride-based acidic ionic liquids have been prepared and used as an efficient catalyst in one-pot multicomponent synthesis of biscoumarins and substituted xanthenes derivatives under solvent-free conditions. Among the acidic ionic liquids, N-methylpyrrolidonium zinc chloride (Hnmp/ZnCl₃)-based Brønsted–Lewis acidic ionic liquids were found to be an effective and recyclable catalyst for a one-pot synthesis of biscoumarins through the domino Knoevenagel–Michael reaction of a variety of aldehydes with 4-hydroxycoumarin in short reaction times. The reactions which occur under relatively mild conditions afforded the biscoumarin derivatives employing a very low loading of catalyst in satisfactory isolated yields and high purity after simple work-up. The Brønsted–Lewis acidic ionic liquid catalyst was reused four times without any variation in yield.     

Brønsted acid-base ionic liquids for fuel cell electrolytes

A simple protic ionic liquid obtained from the combination of diethylmethylamine and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid exhibits the remarkable results as a medium temperature fuel cell electrolyte under non-humidifying conditions, affording a higher and stable open-circuit potential, wide liquid temperature range, and high thermal stability.     

Thermal properties of sulfonic acid group functionalized Brönsted acidic ionic liquids

Thermal decomposition onset temperatures have been measured for a total of 24 methylimidazolium, triethanolammonium, and pyridinium type sulfonic acid groups functionalized Brönsted acidic ionic liquids with Cl^?, Br^?, SO₄ ^2?, PO₄ ^3?, BF₄ ^? _, CH₃CO₂ ^?, and CH₃SO₃ ^? anions, using thermogravimetric analysis. Thermal stabilities of these sulfonic acid group functionalized ionic liquids decreases in the order, methylimidazolium > triethanolammonium > pyridinium. The methylimidazolium, pyridinium, and triethanolammonium ionic liquids investigated showed decomposition onset temperatures (air) in the 213–353, 167–240, and 230–307 °C ranges, respectively. Additionally, the decomposition temperatures of these ionic liquids are highly dependent on the nature of the anion.     

Efficient synthesis of 1-carbamatoalkyl-2-naphthols using Brønsted acidic ionic liquid as reusable catalyst

Efficient synthesis of 1-carbamatoalkyl-2-naphthols can be carried out in the presence of halogen-free Brønsted acidic ionic liquid, synthesized from 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) and 1,4-butanesulfonate. A wide range of aldehydes and carbamates easily undergo condensation with 2-naphthol to afford the desired products in good to excellent yields. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as a simple work-up procedure and short reaction times. The catalyst can be recycled and reused without substantial reduction in catalytic activities.     

Brønsted acidic ionic liquids and their zwitterions: synthesis, characterization and pKa determination

Imidazolium chlorides with one or two carboxylic acid substituent groups, 1-methyl-3-alkylcarboxylic acid imidazolium chloride, [Me[(CH2)nCOOH]im]Cl (n=1, 3), and 1,3-dialkylcarboxylic acid imidazolium chloride, [[(CH2)nCOOH]2im]Cl (n=1, 3), have been synthesized via their corresponding acid esters. Deprotonation of the carboxylic acid functionalized imidazolium chlorides with triethylamine affords the corresponding zwitterions [Me[(CH2)nCOO]im] (n=1, 3) and [[(CH2)nCOOH][(CH2)nCOO]im] (n=1, 3). Subsequent reaction of the zwitterions with strong acids gives the new imidazolium salts [Me[(CH2)nCOOH]im]X (n=1, 3; X=BF4, CF3SO3) and [[(CH2)nCOOH]2im]X (n=1, 3; X=BF4, CF3SO3), which exhibit melting points as low as -61 degrees C. The solid-state structures of two of the carboxylic acid functionalized imidazolium salts have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Extensive hydrogen bonding is present between the chloride and the imidazolium, with eight Cl.H interactions below 3 A. The pK(a) values of all the salts, determined by potentiometric titration, lie between 1.33 and 4.59 at 25 degrees C.     

Intramolecular hydroalkoxylation in Brønsted acidic ionic liquids and its application to the synthesis of (±)-centrolobine

The SO(3)H-tethered imidazolium and triazolium salts, nonvolatile and recyclable Br?nsted acidic ionic liquids, efficiently mediate intramolecular hydroalkoxylations of alkenyl alcohols. They have been successfully employed in the synthesis of (±)-centrolobine.     

Preparation and characterization of composite membranes with Brønsted acidic ionic liquid

Poly-(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) proton-conducting composite membranes were prepared using succinic acid (SA) as a cross-linking agent and Brønsted acidic ionic liquid (BAIL) as a proton source. The incorporated BAILs resulted in a relatively high proton conductivity compared with PVA/SA membrane without BAILs. The proton conductivities of PVA/SA/BAIL composite membranes increased versus the BAIL content. In addition, the optimal resultant proton conductivity of PVA/SA/BAIL composite membrane under dry condition could reach 0.4 mS/cm at 140 °C, which was higher than that of PVA/sulfosuccinic acid (SSA) composite membrane (0.032 mS/cm), PVA/SSA/5-aminotetrazole membrane (0.022 mS/cm at 130 °C), and PVA/chlorosulfonic acid/glutaraldehyde membrane (0.0585 mS/cm at 90 °C) measured at the same condition. It was notable that the PVA/SA/BAIL composite membranes could reach high thermal stability up to 150 °C, which was higher than that of traditional PVA membranes (below 80 °C).     

Esterification of alcohols with acetic anhydride in Br?nsted acidic ionic liquids at room temperature

Br?nsted acidic ionic liquids were employed as a series of efficient catalysts and solvents in the esterification of alcohols with acetic anhydride at room temperature. Good yields, mild reaction conditions, short reaction time and no side reactions were achieved. The ionic liquids could be recycled easily without obvious decline in catalytic activities.     

Brønsted acidic ionic liquids catalyze the preparation of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives

A simple and facile method for the green synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives by direct three-component cyclo-condensation of isatoic anhydride, ammonium acetate (or primary amines), and arylaldehydes using different Brønsted acidic ionic liquids, for example 2-pyrrolidonium hydrogensulfate ([hnmp][HSO₄]), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium hydrogensulfate ([NMP][HSO₄]), and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium dihydrogenphosphate ([NMP][H₂PO₄]), as reusable catalysts under solvent-free conditions is described. In addition, reaction of anthranilamide and arylaldehydes for synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives was investigated.     

Long-chain double SO3H-functionalized Brønsted acidic ionic liquids catalyzed selective alkylation of phenol and p-cresol with tert-butanol

A simple, efficient, and selective approach for the tert-butylation of phenol and p-cresol using two double SO₃H-functionalized long-chain Brønsted acidic ionic liquids as recyclable catalysts is reported. Under optimum reaction conditions, 89.4% conversion of the phenol and 73.7% selectivity of 2,4-tert-butyl-phenol and 93.2% conversion of the p-cresol and 89.2% selectivity of 2-tert-butyl-p-cresol were obtained. Two ionic liquids could be recovered readily and their catalytic activity almost completely retained after five recycles.     

Mild preparation of chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidines catalyzed by Brønsted acidic ionic liquids under solvent-free and ambient conditions

Brønsted acidic ionic liquids, namely 2-pyrrolidonium hydrogensulfate, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium hydrogensulfate, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium dihydrogenphosphate, (4-sulfobutyl)tris(4-sulfophenyl)phosphonium hydrogensulfate, triphenyl(propyl-3-sulfonyl)phosphonium toluenesulfonate, l-prolinium sulfate, and l-prolinium nitrate, catalyzed efficient one-pot pseudo-four-component reaction of salicylaldehydes, malononitrile, and secondary amine for preparation of chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidines under solvent-free conditions at room temperature. The catalysts show environmentally benign character and can be easily prepared, stored, and recovered without obvious significant loss of activity.     

Introduction of novel brønsted acidic ionic liquids with perchlorate counter-anion for one-pot synthesis of symmetric 3,3′-diaryloxindoles

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In this work, three novel 1,4-butane sultone-based Brønsted acidic ionic liquids with Perchlorate conter-anion are prepared. These newly introduced ionic...     

Preparation of fructone catalyzed by water-soluble Brφnsted acid ionic liquids

Fructone(2-methyl-2-ethylacetoacetate-1,3-dioxolane),a flavouring material,has been synthesized from ethyl acetoacetate and glycol using five water-soluble Br(?)nsted acid ionic liquids as catalysts for the first time.The used Br(?)nsted acid ionic liquids include [Hmim]Tfa,[Hmim]Tsa,[Hmim]BF_4,[Bmim]HSO4,[Bmim]H_2PO_4,and[Hmim]BF_4 showed the highest catalytic activity for the preparation of fructone.After reaction,the product could be isolated from the reaction system automatically,and the ionic liquid could be directly reused without dehydration.     

Green synthesis of quinolines via A3-coupling by using graphene oxide-supported Brønsted acidic ionic liquid

Research on Chemical Intermediates - Graphene oxide-supported Bronsted acidic ionic liquid ([GrBenzImi]SO3H) has been prepared by covalent grafting of benzimidazole unit in the matrix of graphene...