W. Su, Chunlei Wu, Hao Su
Jan 1, 2005
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Journal of Chemical Research
Abstract
In the presence of a catalytic amount of ytterbium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate [Yb(OTf)3], 1-methylpyrrole can easily react with acyl chlorides in an ionic liquid [bpy][BF4](bpy=1-butylpyridine) to form corresponding ketones in satisfactory yield. The recyclability of the ionic liquid/catalyst system is demonstrated