A SIMPLE, EFFICIENT AND GREEN PROCEDURE FOR KNOEVENAGEL CONDENSATION IN HYDROXY-FUNCTIONALIZED IONIC LIQUIDS

摘要

An efficient and simple Knoevenagel condensation catalyzed by hydroxy-functionalized ionic liquids proceeded smoothly in high yields under ambient and solvent-free conditions. The condensation procedures of aryl aldehydes and 2,4-thiazolidinedione was involved in hydrogen bonding interactions between the hydroxy groups of the ILs and the carbonyl group of the aldehyde. The ionic liquids can be reused for five times without significant loss in activity.