C18:1 methyl ester metathesis in [bmim][X] type ionic liquids

Priya A. Thomas, Bassy Boas Marvey

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Abstract

The efficacy of [bmim][X] ionic liquids (ILs) (X = PF6-, BF4- and NTf2-) as reaction media for methyl oleate metathesis was compared with that of conventional organic solvents (PhCl, PhMe, DCM and DCE) using the well-defined first and second generation Grubbs precatalysts, RuCl2(PCy 3)(L)(=CHPh) (L = PCy3 or H2IMes). Best catalytic performance, with excellent selectivity (>98%) at moderate reaction temperatures, was achieved in [bmim][X] ILs compared to conventional solvents. The effects of anion, reaction temperature, solvent polarity, solvent viscosity, and ligand-anion interaction on the reaction are also addressed. © 2009 by the authors; licensee Molecular Diversity Preservation International.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5020-5030
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume10
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Metathesis
  • Methyl oleate
  • RuCl(PCy)(L)(= CHPh)
  • [bmim][X]

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