Ionic liquid: an efficient and reusable media for seleno- and thioester synthesis promoted by indium

A series of thio and selenoesters were efficiently obtained employing stable diorganyl chalcogenides, acyl chlorides, and In as reducing agent in BMIM center dot PF6. Recycling of the ionic liquid was also performed, which was reused three times. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.