Table 2. Catalytic Effect of Some ILs on Synthesis of 2-Arylidenindan-1,3-dione by the Reaction of Indan-1,3-dione with Benzaldehydea.
entry | TSIL | IL (mL) | time | yield (%)b |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TBB | 1 | 48 h | 25 |
2 | Di-Fo | 1 | 5 min | 25 |
3 | Di-Ac | 1 | 5 min | 75 |
4 | Di-Acryl | 1 | 10 min | 80 |
5 | 2-HEAF | 1 | 1 min | 98 |
Reaction conditions: benzaldehyde (0.25 mmol), indan-1,3 dione (0.25 mmol), and 2-HEAF at room temperature.
Yields refer to the pure isolated products.