K. Niknam, M. Zolfigol, D. Saberi
Aug 1, 2009
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Chinese Journal of Chemistry
Abstract
1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate [bmim]HSO4 as an acidic ionic liquid was prepared and used as a catalyst for the formylation of alcohols with ethyl formate at room temperature with good to excellent yields. A good selectivity was observed for the formylation of primary alcohols in the presence of tertiary alcohols.