1,3-di(ferrocenylmethyl)imidazolium and 1-ferrocenylmethyl-3-alkylimidazolium salts: A high yield and facile synthesis

We have developed a rapid facile synthesis of 1-ferrocenyl-3-alkyl and 1,3-di(ferrocenylmethyl)imidazolium salts. The imidazolium salts are formed in excellent yields.