Amino-functionalized ionic liquid as catalytically active solvent for microwave-assisted synthesis of 4H-pyrans

The mixture of catalytically active ionic liquid, 1-methyl-3-(2-aminoethyl)imidazolium hexafluophosphate, and water has been found to be an environmentally friendly and recyclable reaction medium in the synthesis of 4H-pyrans derivatives under computer-controlled microwave irradiation. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.