Convenient, scalable and flexible method for the preparation of imidazolium salts with previously inaccessible substitution patterns.
A high yielding and modular approach to N,N'-disubstituted imidazolium salts is described, providing access to substitution patterns that are beyond the reach of established methodology.
Fürstner
Alois
A
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, D-45470, Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany. fuerstner@mpi-muelheim.mpg.de
Alcarazo
Manuel
M
César
Vincent
V
Lehmann
Christian W
CW