TY - EJOUR AU - Das, Pranab Jyoti AU - Das, Dimpee PY - 2024 DA - February TI - Pyridinium based ionic liquids as promoters for a green and selective synthesis of N-monomethylanilines T2 - Iranian Journal of Catalysis VL - 9 L1 - https://oiccpress.com/iranian-journal-of-catalysis/article/pyridinium-based-ionic-liquids-as-promoters-for-a-green-and-selective-synthesis-of-n-monomethylanilines/ N2 - Pyridinium based ionic liquids derived from β-picoline and n-alkylbromides were synthesized by a simple procedure at ambient temperature and then characterized. These neutral ionic liquids were investigated for their dual role as the solvent and promoter for the selective synthesis of a series of N-monomethylanilines using dimethylcarbonate as the methylating agent. A solvent free green procedure was developed. Reaction conditions were mild and the product recovery was simple. Excellent selectivity for N-monomethylation, the high yield of the product and recyclability of the ionic liquids are some of the promising features of this protocol. IS - 1 PB - OICC Press KW - N-monomethylanilines, Solvent-free reaction, Dimethylcarbonate, Pyridinium ionic liquids, Anilines EN -