Microwave-assisted preparation of imidazolium-based tetrachloroindate(III) and their application in the tetrahydropyranylation of alcohols

Microwave-assisted preparation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroindate(III), [Rmim][InCl4] (R = methyl, ethyl, butyl, hexyl, octyl) and their application as recyclable catalysts for the efficient and eco-friendly protection of alcohols to form tetrahydropyranyl (THP) ethers are described. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.