T. Potewar, S. A. Siddiqui, R. Lahoti
Mar 5, 2007
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
An efficient synthesis leading directly to 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles from easily available amines and sodium azide in stoichiometric proportions using a room-temperature ionic liquid, namely, 1-n-butylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in excellent yields is described. The inherent Bronsted acidity and high polarity of the IL results in a significant enhancement in the reaction rate.