Selenonium ionic liquid as efficient catalyst for the Baylis–Hillman reaction

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.06.132
• Publication Date: 2009-07-05T08:15:27Z
• Authors: Eder J. Lenardão; Josiane de Olivei...; Samuel Thurow; Gelson Perin; Raquel G. Jacob; Claudio C. Silveira
• Keywords: Baylis–Hillman reaction; Tetrafluoroborate; Reaction conditions

The new acidic ionic liquid phenyl butyl ethyl selenonium tetrafluoroborate, [pbeSe]BF4, was successful used as a co-catalyst in the Baylis–Hillman reaction of aldehydes and electron-deficient alkenes. adducts were obtained moderated to good yields relatively short times under mild conditions.