Chloroindate(III) ionic liquids: recyclable media for Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Feb 21:(7):903-5. doi: 10.1039/b413132k. Epub 2004 Dec 20.

Abstract

Chloroindate(III) ionic liquids are versatile reaction media for Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions; the system is catalytic and totally recyclable, using an aqueous workup, with no leaching of the indium into the product phase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Catalysis
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic* / chemical synthesis
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic* / chemistry
  • Indium / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
  • Indium
  • indium trichloride