Dialkylimidazolium dimethyl phosphates as solvents and catalysts for the Knoevenagel condensation reaction
The reaction between benzaldehyde and ethyl cyanoacetate is investigated in 1,3-dialkylimidazolium salts as solvents. The impact of both ions in these ionic liquids on the yield of the condensation reaction product is examined. Potentiometric titrations a