Hydrotalcite catalysis in ionic liquid medium: a recyclable reaction system for heterogeneous Knoevenagel and nitroaldol condensation

Knoevenagel condensation proceeds efficiently in recyclable [bmim]PF6 and [bmim]BF4 without any catalyst, and hydrotalcites in ionic liquid serve as a safe and recyclable reaction system for both Knoevenagel as well as nitroaldol condensations. (C) 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd.