Regioselective alkylation in ionic liquids

Authors:
  • MEMartyn J. Earle
    Martyn J. Earle
  • PMPaul B. McCormac
    Paul B. McCormac
  • KSKenneth R. Seddon
    Kenneth R. Seddon
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Abstract
The room temperature ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, [bmim][PF6], is used as a ‘green’ recyclable alternative to dipolar aprotic solvents for the regioselective alkylation at the heteroatom of indole and 2-naphthol.