| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51003 | Catalysis Communications | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A variety of Brönsted acidic ionic liquids were screened as catalysts for the esterification of salicylic acid. The experimental results indicated that SO3H-functionalized ionic liquids with HSO4- performed high catalytic activity under microwave irradiation, and the yields can reach 91.9–93.6%. Furthermore, ionic liquids can be easily separated by simple decantation and have a fair reusability. The Brönsted acidity–catalytic activity relationships were also investigated and the results showed that the activity of the acidic ionic liquids is in excellent agreement with their acidity order.
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Authors
Hua Shi, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Hua Liu, Ming Zhang, Yongsheng Yan, Zhigao Wang,