Aza-Michael addition of aliphatic or aromatic amines to α,β-unsaturated compounds catalyzed by a DBU-derived ionic liquid under solvent-free conditions

A task-specific ionic liquid, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-undec-7-en-8-ium acetate has been successfully used as a catalyst for aza-conjugate addition of aliphatic or aromatic amines to various electron deficient alkenes under solvent-free conditions and at room temperature. The catalyst can be reused for six times without noticeable loss of activity. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.