@article { ISI:000229488700014, title = {Bronsted acidic ionic liquids: a green, efficient and reusable catalyst system and reaction medium for fischer esterification}, journal = {Journal of Molecular Catalysis A - Chemical}, volume = {234}, number = {1-2}, year = {2005}, month = {JUN}, pages = {107-110}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

Bronsted acidic ionic liquid containing nitrogen-based organic cations 1-methylimidazole and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium and inorganic anions of the type BF4-, PF6- and PTSA(-) has been synthesized in good yields and used as a catalysts and reaction medium for Fischer esterification of alcohols with acids. These were characterized using FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. Ionic liquids as catalyst afforded good alcohol conversion and excellent ester selectivity. Fischer esterification of acetic acid with benzyl alcohol with different Bronsted acidic ionic liquids was carried out. Maximum substrate conversion 100 \% and product selectivity 100 \% was observed on using [BMIM](+)PTSAas catalyst over a period of 2 h. The ester was easily separated from the reaction mixture and the ionic liquid was reused four times after removing water. No significant loss in catalytic activity was observed on recycling. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {acids, alcohol and reaction medium, Fischer esterification, Ionic liquid}, issn = {1381-1169}, doi = {10.1016/j.molcata.2005.03.005}, author = {Joseph, Trissa and Sahoo, S. and Halligudi, Shivappa B.} } @article { ISI:000227273200009, title = {Novel one-pot synthesis of 2-Aryl-4(3H)-quinazolinones using room temperature ionic liquid as reaction medium as well as promoter}, journal = {Synthetic Communications}, volume = {35}, number = {2}, year = {2005}, month = {JUL}, pages = {231-241}, publisher = {MARCEL DEKKER INC}, type = {Article}, address = {270 MADISON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10016 USA}, abstract = {

An efficient one-pot synthesis of 2-aryl-4(3H)-quinazolinones from 2-amino benzamides and substituted benzoyl chlorides in a room temperature ionic liquid is described. Compared with the classical reaction conditions, this new synthetic method has the advantages of recyclability of ionic liquid, very good to excellent yields (78-92\%), the absence of hazardous and expensive catalysts, and easy workup procedures giving rise to a process with minimum waste.

}, keywords = {2-amino benzamide, 2-aryl-4(3H)-quinazolinones, benzoyl chlorides, Ionic liquid}, issn = {0039-7911}, doi = {10.1081/SCC-200048433}, author = {Potewar, T. M. and Nadaf, R. N. and Daniel, Thomas and Lahoti, Rajgopal J. and Srinivasan, K. V.} } @article {35}, title = {N,N {\textquoteleft},N {\textquoteleft}{\textquoteright}-Tri-Boc-guanidine (TBG): a common starting material for both N-alkyl guanidines and amidinoureas}, journal = {Tetrahedron Letter}, volume = {48}, number = {10}, year = {2007}, month = {MAR}, pages = {1725-1727}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, type = {Article}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

{In this Letter, we describe the unexpected reaction pattern of N,N{\textquoteright},N{\textquoteright}{\textquoteright}

}, keywords = {1-substituted-1H-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrazoles, Ionic liquid, sodium azide, substituted amine, triethyl orthoformate}, issn = {0040-4039}, doi = {10.1016/j.tetlet.2007.01.055}, author = {Prabhakaran, Panchami and Sanjayan, Gangadhar J.} } @article { ISI:000254443900045, title = {Efficient synthesis of 1,8-dioxo-octahydro-xanthene derivatives promoted by a room temperature ionic liquid at ambient conditions under ultrasound irradiation}, journal = {Ultrasonics Sonochemistry}, volume = {15}, number = {4}, year = {2008}, month = {APR}, pages = {548-553}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

The condensation reaction involving an aldehyde and diketone was efficiently promoted by the Ionic liquid, [Hbim]BF(4) (IL) as a reaction medium with methanol as co-solvent at ambient temperature under ultrasonic irradiation to afford the corresponding 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxantliene (xanthene) derivatives in excellent yields. The advantages of this method include among others the use of a recyclable, non-volatile ionic liquid, which promotes this protocol under ambient temperature without the requirement of ally added catalyst. The reaction times and yields are compared with p-TSA catalyzed synthesis of xanthenes under thermal conditions, which is also reported for the first time under our reaction conditions. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {aldehydes, ambient conditions, Bronsted acidity, dimedone, Ionic liquid, Ultrasound, Xanthenes}, issn = {1350-4177}, doi = {10.1016/j.ultsonch.2007.06.001}, author = {Venkatesan, K. and Pujari, Suresh S. and Lahoti, Rajgopal J. and Srinivasan, K. V.} } @article { ISI:000269664200021, title = {Catalytic synthesis of chalcone and flavanone using Zn-Al hydrotalcite adhere ionic liquid}, journal = {Catalysis Communications}, volume = {10}, number = {14}, year = {2009}, month = {AUG}, pages = {1881-1888}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

The Claisen-Schmidt condensation of 2{\textquoteright}-hydroxy acetophenone and benzaldehyde to chalcone and flavanone show that calcined Zn-Al (6) hydrotalcite is active for this synthesis. Coating of ionic liquid {\textquoteleft}1-(tri-ethoxy-silyl-propyl)-3-methyl-imidazolium chloride{\textquoteright} on Zn-Al hydrotalcites was accomplished employing incipient wetness process and on NaY, NaX, MK-5 and silica gel employing co-condensation methodology. Impregnated IL on calcined Zn-Al (6) catalysts were characterized by XRD, SEM, BET, (13)C and (27)Al NMR analysis and the activity of these catalysts were investigated for chalcone and flavanone synthesis. (27)Al CP MAS NMR technique was used to show that interaction of IL with hydrotalcite modifies the acid-base sites and is responsible for enhancement of catalyst activity. Several aromatic aldehydes were screened to assess the general applicability of the system. (c) 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V.

}, keywords = {(27)Al CP MAS NMR, chalcone, Claisen-Schmidt condensation, Flavanone, Ionic liquid, Zn-Al hydrotalcite}, issn = {1566-7367}, doi = {10.1016/j.catcom.2009.06.018}, author = {Kunde, Lalita B. and Gade, Swapna M. and Kalyani, Vishwanath S. and Gupte, Sunil P.} } @article { ISI:000271494300030, title = {Cellulases from penicillium janthinellum mutants: solid-state production and their stability in ionic liquids}, journal = {Bioresources}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, year = {2009}, month = {AUG}, pages = {1670-1681}, publisher = {NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV DEPT WOOD \& PAPER SCI}, address = {CAMPUS BOX 8005, RALEIGH, NC 27695-8005 USA}, abstract = {

The cellulase production by P. janthinellum mutants on lignocellulosic material such as cellulose or steam exploded bagasse (SEB) in combination with wheat bran was studied in solid state fermentation (SSF). One of the mutants, EU2D21, produced the highest levels of endoglucanase (3710 IU g(-1) carbon source) and beta-glucosidase (155 IU g(-1) carbon source). Ionic liquids are so-called green solvents that have become attractive for biocatalysis. Stability of mutant cellulases was tested in 10-50\% of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([bmim]Cl). FPA and CMCase were significantly stable in 10\% ionic liquid after 5h. beta-glucosidase showed 85\% of its original activity after 5 h incubation in 30\% ionic liquid and retained 55\% of its activity after 24 h. This enzyme preparation hydrolyzed ionic-liquid-treated SEB completely in 15 h in the presence of 20\% ionic liquid. These studies revealed that there is no need of regenerating cellulose after ionic liquid treatment, since cellulase of mutant strain was found to be significantly stable in the ionic liquid.

}, keywords = {Cellulase stability, Ionic liquid, Mutant cellulase, Solid state fermentation}, issn = {1930-2126}, author = {Adsul, Mukund G. and Terwadkar, Asawari P. and Varma, Anjanikumar and Gokhale, Digambar V.} } @article { ISI:000263749400010, title = {Efficient, rapid, and regioselective bromination of anilines and phenols with 1-butyl-3-methylpyridinium tribromide as a new reagent/solvent under mild conditions}, journal = {Tetrahedron Letters}, volume = {50}, number = {9}, year = {2009}, month = {MAR}, pages = {1007-1009}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

1-Butyl-3-methylpyridinium tribromide, [BMPy]Br(3) proves to be a highly efficient, regioselective reagent/solvent for nuclear bromination of various anilines and phenols. The synthesis and characterization of the room temperature ionic liquid [BMPy]Br(3) (2) is described. The bromination was carried out in the absence of organic solvents and in most cases the only extraction solvent needed was water. The spent 1-butyl-3-methylpyridinium bromide (1) was easily recycled. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Bromination, Ionic liquid, Regioselective, [BMPy]Br(3)}, issn = {0040-4039}, doi = {10.1016/j.tetlet.2008.12.053}, author = {Borikar, Sanjay P. and Daniel, Thomas and Paul, Vincent} } @article { ISI:000265958900008, title = {First ionic liquid-promoted Kabbe condensation reaction for an expeditious synthesis of privileged bis-spirochromanone scaffolds}, journal = {Tetrahedron Letters}, volume = {50}, number = {22}, year = {2009}, month = {JUN}, pages = {2643-2648}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

A variety of privileged bis-spirochromanones were synthesized for the First time from 4,6-diacetyl resorcinol in one-pot by carrying out the Kabbe condensation in loom temperature ionic liquid [bbim]Br. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Bis-spirochromanone, Ionic liquid, Kabbe condensation, Morpholine}, issn = {0040-4039}, doi = {10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.03.104}, author = {Muthukrishnan, Murugan and Basavanag, U. M. V. and Puranik, Vedavati G.} } @article { ISI:000274424100003, title = {Mild, efficient, and regioselective monobromination of arylamines and phenols using [BBIm]Br-3 as a new reagent}, journal = {Synthetic Communications}, volume = {40}, number = {5}, year = {2010}, month = {APR}, pages = {PII 919083074}, publisher = {TAYLOR \& FRANCIS INC}, address = {325 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USA}, abstract = {

We report here an efficient method for the synthesis and characterization of the room-temperature ionic liquid 1,3-di-n-butylimidazolium tribromide ([BBIm]Br-3) (2) and its application as an efficient reagent and solvent for regioselective bromination of arylamines and phenols under mild conditions. The bromination was carried out in the absence of organic solvents, and in most cases, the only extraction solvent needed was water. The spent 1,3-di-n-butylimidazolium bromide (1) was easily recycled.

}, keywords = {Ionic liquid, monobromination, Regioselective, Solvent-free, [BBIm]Br3}, issn = {0039-7911}, doi = {10.1080/00397910903009430}, author = {Borikar, Sanjay P. and Daniel, Thomas and Paul, Vincent} } @article { ISI:000291262700018, title = {Aromatic bromination of aldehydes and ketones using 1,3-di-n-butylimidazolium tribromide [BBIm]Br3 ionic liquids under solvent-free conditions}, journal = {Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society}, volume = {8}, number = {2}, year = {2011}, month = {JUN}, pages = {531-536}, publisher = {SPRINGER}, address = {233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA}, abstract = {

An environmentally benign and efficient process for the preparation of monobromo derivatives of aryl aldehydes and ketones was developed by simple and practical reactions of aryl aldehydes or ketones with 1,3-di-n-butylimidazolium tribromide ([BBIm]Br-3), as a brominating reagent under solvent-free conditions in very high yields. The process has several advantages: high conversions, short reaction time, mild reaction conditions, simple workup with good to quantitative yields and re-usable ionic liquid.

}, keywords = {Bromination, green chemistry, Ionic liquid, Solvent-free, [BBIm]Br-3}, issn = {1735-207X}, doi = {10.1007/BF03249087}, author = {Borikar, Sanjay P. and Daniel, Thomas} } @article { ISI:000291899200004, title = {Convenient and efficient protocol for the synthesis of acylals catalyzed by bronsted acidic ionic liquids under ultrasonic irradiation}, journal = {Ultrasonics Sonochemistry}, volume = {18}, number = {5}, year = {2011}, month = {SEP}, pages = {928-931}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

The synthesis of acylals (1,1-diacetates) via the reactions of aldehydes with acetic anhydride was carried Out in 85-97\% yields at room temperature under ultrasound irradiation catalyzed by the Bronsted acidic ionic liquid [bmpy]HSO(4). This method provides several advantages, such as solvent-free conditions, operational simplicity, higher yields, and reduced environmental consequences. The ionic liquid was recovered and reused. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {1, 1-Butyl-3-methylpyridinium hydrogen sulfate, 1-Diacetates, Acylals, Ionic liquid, Solvent-free, Ultrasonic irradiation}, issn = {1350-4177}, doi = {10.1016/j.ultsonch.2011.03.022}, author = {Borikar, Sanjay P. and Daniel, Thomas} } @article { ISI:000309382100040, title = {Synthesis of glycidol from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using ionic liquid as a catalyst}, journal = {Catalysis Communications}, volume = {27}, year = {2012}, month = {OCT}, pages = {184-188}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

Transesterification of dimethyl carbonate with glycerol has been investigated using various ionic liquids as catalysts. Synthesis of glycidol with high selectivity (78\%) has been achieved using tetramethylammonium hydroxide ([TMA][OH]) as a catalyst at 80 degrees C. Effect of various reaction conditions on the activity and selectivity was investigated and catalyst concentration had a significant influence on conversion as well as selectivity to glycidol. Activity as well as selectivity of the catalyst decreased significantly with increase in moisture content. Recycle experiment indicated slight drop in glycerol conversion and selectivity to glycidol because of dilution of reaction mixture and also the presence of products from the initial experiment. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Glycerol carbonate, Glycidol, Ionic liquid, Transesterification of glycerol}, issn = {1566-7367}, doi = {10.1016/j.catcom.2012.07.003}, author = {Gade, Swapna M. and Munshi, Mudassir K. and Chherawalla, Batul M. and Rane, Vilas H. and Kelkar, Ashutosh A.} } @article {43960, title = {Palladium supported ionic liquid phase catalyst (Pd@SILP-PS) for room temperature Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction}, journal = {Molecular Catalysis}, volume = {442}, year = {2017}, month = {DEC}, pages = {126-132}, type = {Journal Article}, abstract = {

A new Pd-SILP based on amino functionalized imidazolium ionic liquid immobilized on Merrifield resin (Pd@SILP-PS) has been synthesized. The catalyst was characterized by different techniques like FT-IR, SEM-EDS, TEM, TGA-DTA and XPS. The catalyst has shown to be highly active in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction of various aryl halides and aryl boronic acids in ethanol at room temperature. The activity of catalyst and the nature of product were highly dependent on the type of the solvent used, as well as the substituents present on the aryl halides. The protic polar solvent ethanol gave desired cross-coupling product in good to excellent yields at room temperature. However the aprotic polar solvent THF gave homocoupling product. The catalyst showed at least five times recyclability without a decrease in product yield.

}, keywords = {Immobilization, Ionic liquid, Palladium, SILP, Suzuki-Miyaura reaction}, doi = {10.1016/j.mcat.2017.08.023}, author = {More, S. and Jadhav, S and Salunkhe, R. and Kumbhar, A.} } @article {46041, title = {Amino acid amide based ionic liquid as an efficient organo-catalyst for solvent-free knoevenagel condensation at room temperature}, journal = {Catalysis Letters}, volume = {149}, year = {2019}, month = {SEP}, pages = {2368-2375}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

Ionic liquids of amino acid amide were synthesized and used as an efficient catalyst for solvent-free Knoevenagel condensation. Synthesized ionic liquids are an environmentally benign, inexpensive, metal free and plays the dual role of solvent as well as an efficient catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation. A wide range of aliphatic, aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes easily undergo condensation with malononitrile and ethyl cyanoacetate. The reaction proceeds at room temperature without using any organic solvent and is very fast with good to excellent yield. Additionally, the catalyst is easily separable and recyclable without loss of activity. [GRAPHICS] .

}, keywords = {Acrylonitrile, Amino acid amide, Cyanoacrylate, Ionic liquid, Knoevenagel condensation, Solvent-free}, issn = {1011-372X}, doi = {10.1007/s10562-019-02840-5}, author = {Burate, Pralhad A. and Javle, Balasaheb R. and Desale, Pranjal H. and Kinage, Anil K.} } @article {46422, title = {Separation of nitroaromatics from wastewater by using supported ionic liquid membranes}, journal = {Journal of Water Process Engineering}, volume = {32}, year = {2019}, month = {DEC}, pages = {100925}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

Nitroaromatics have been released into wastewater during its production and application, thus, contaminating the ecosystem. The stringent discharge limits of industrial effluents have led to the development of sustainable technologies for removal of nitroaromatics from wastewater. In the present investigation, separation of nitroaromatic compounds such as TNT, TNP and Tetryl from model wastewater was investigated by using supported ionic liquid membrane (SILM) process. Various aliquat 336 based ionic liquids (ILs) were synthesised and characterized, and immobilized in PTFE and PVDF supports for the preparation of SILMs. The key parameters such as type of IL and striping phase, feed phase pH, selectivity for SILM, extraction kinetics and reuse of SILM were studied, in detail. The size of IL-anion plays an important role in removal process. The SILM was found to be selective for TNP over other nitroaromatics. Maximum separation of TNP (\< 95\%) was achieved with IL, [A336][SCN] within 12 h. Selectivity and reuse of the membrane indicate the potential of SILM technology as a sustainable chemical process for the treatment of nitroaromatics contaminated wastewater.

}, keywords = {Ionic liquid, Membrane, Nitroaromatics, Separation, wastewater}, issn = {2214-7144}, doi = {10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.100925}, author = {Bhosale, Vikas K. and Chana, Harpreet K. and Kamble, Sanjay P. and Kulkarni, Prashant S.} } @article {46954, title = {Binary mixtures of aprotic and protic ionic liquids demonstrate synergistic polarity effect: an unusual observation}, journal = {Journal of Solution Chemistry}, volume = {49}, year = {2020}, month = {FEB}, pages = {210-221}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

In this communication, we demonstrate the solute-solvent and solvent-solvent interactions in the binary mixtures of two aprotic ionic liquids, namely 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, with the protic ionic liquid 1-methylimidazolium acetate. The synergistic effects as expressed by the solvatochromic parameter are noted. This observation is in contrast to the mixing of protic ionic liquids 1-methylpyrrolidium acetate and 4-methylmorpholine acetate with 1-methylimidazolium acetate, respectively. It appears that the synergistic effects in the binary mixtures of aprotic and protic ionic liquids are caused by the formation of hydrogen bonds, since cations are dominant H-bond donors while anions are dominant H-bond acceptors. Preferential solvation models are used to describe the solute-solvent interactions in the binary ionic liquid mixtures.

}, keywords = {binary mixture, Ionic liquid, polarity, Preferential solvation, synergetic effect}, issn = {0095-9782}, doi = {10.1007/s10953-020-00952-w, Early Access Date = FEB 2020}, author = {Thawarkar, Sachin and Khupse, Nageshwar D. and Kumar, Anil} } @article {47122, title = {Improved photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2 by doping with tungsten and synthesizing in ionic liquid: precise kinetics-mechanism and effect of oxidizing agents}, journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research}, volume = {28}, year = {2021}, month = {APR}, pages = {17532-17545}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

The degradation of nitroaromatics/toxic energetic compounds contaminated water is a major cause of concern. W-doped TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized in ionic liquid, ethyl methyl imidazolium dicyanamide (EMIM-DCA) by a solvothermal method. The developed NPs were sintered at 500 degrees C and characterized by UV-Vis-DRS, FT-IR, FE-SEM, XRD, XPS, and BET techniques. The 30-40-nm-sized NPs were subjected to photocatalytic degradation of the toxic energetic compound, tetryl (2,4,6-trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) under UV-Vis light. Various operating parameters such as the effect of concentration of catalyst, pH of feed phase, oxidizing agents, and recycling of catalyst were studied in detail. For the first time, the degradation-mechanism pathway and kinetics of tetryl were evaluated. The degradation products were precisely analyzed by using HPLC, GC-MS, and TOC techniques. The USEPA has prescribed a drinking water limit of 0.02 mg L-1, and it was found that 0.5 g of 4\% W-TiO2 could totally degrade tetryl (50 mg L-1) within 8 h. The kinetic rate constant of 4\% W-TiO2 was 0.356 h(-1), whereas pure TiO2 showed 0.207 h(-1).

}, keywords = {Ionic liquid, Nitroaromatics, Photocatalysis, Recycling of catalyst, W-doped TiO2, wastewater}, issn = {0944-1344}, doi = {10.1007/s11356-020-12107-x, Early Access Date = JAN 2021}, author = {Raut, Sandesh S. and Kamble, Sanjay P. and Kulkarni, Prashant S.} } @article {46622, title = {Amide-linked monocarbonyl curcumin analogues: efficient synthesis, antitubercular activity and molecular docking study}, journal = {Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds}, volume = {45}, year = {2022}, month = {MAY}, pages = {2655-2671}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

An approach toward the synthesis of novel conjugates of 3,5-bis (arylidene)-4-piperidones (DAP) pharmacophore with amide-linkage has been developed via one-pot multicomponent reaction of aryl aldehydes, piperidinone and 2-chloro-N-phenylacetamide using [Et3NH][HSO4] as a catalyst/medium. Both substitutions on arylidene rings and piperidinone nitrogen (substituted 2-chloro-N-phenylacetamide) were varied. The synthesized conjugates were evaluated for their in vitro antitubercular activity against M. tuberculosis H37Ra (MTB) and M. bovis BCG strains. Among the series, compounds 4f, 4g, 4i and 4j showed remarkable broad spectrum antitubercular activity with low IC50 values. Furthermore, computer docking simulations, for the most active conjugates were performed with the active site of mycobacterial enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase (InhA) support the antitubercular activity. Lower cytotoxicity, high potency and promising activity against MTB and M. Bovis BCG suggest that amide linked DAP could serve as good leads for further modifications and development.

}, keywords = {antimycobacterial activity, Bis (arylidene)-4-piperidones, Cytotoxicity, Ionic liquid, Molecular docking Study}, issn = {1040-6638}, doi = {10.1080/10406638.2020.1852288}, author = {Subhedar, Dnyaneshwar D. and Shaikh, Mubarak H. and Nagargoje, Amol A. and Akolkar, V. Satish and Bhansali, Sujit G. and Sarkar, Dhiman and Shingate, Bapurao B.} } @article {48026, title = {Choline-amino acid-derived bio-ionic liquids for solubility enhancement of zafirlukast}, journal = {AAPS Pharmscitech}, volume = {23}, year = {2022}, month = {MAY}, pages = {146}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

This study investigated the application of bio-ionic liquids (ILs) prepared from choline as cation and amino acid as anion for solubility enhancement of poorly water-soluble drug, Zafirlukast (ZFL). Herein, the solubility of ZFL in water and mixtures of water and ILs was assessed using UV spectroscopy at two temperature points 25 degrees C and 37 degrees C with increasing concentrations of IL. ZFL solubility was found to improve linearly with increasing concentration of [Ch][Pro] in water, representing 35- to 37-fold improvement in ZFL solubility at maximum concentration of [Ch][Pro] (1\% w/v) compared to when only pure water was present. Also, the effect of IL on ZFL solubility was analyzed using NMR, DSC, and TGA. These results clearly suggest that ZFL solubility was increased by forming hydrogen bonds with selected [Ch][Pro] IL. Toxicity study of ILs was tested against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Since IL solvent was found to increase the solubility of ZFL, this may serve as {\textquoteleft}{\textquoteleft}functional excipient solvent{\textquoteright}{\textquoteright} for solubility enhancement in its commercialized formulations.

}, keywords = {Amino acids, choline chloride, Ionic liquid, solubility, zafirlukast}, issn = {1530-9932}, doi = {10.1208/s12249-022-02296-8}, author = {Gaikwad, Namrata and Kudal, Swapna and Avachat, Amelia M.} } @article {48388, title = {[DBUH][OAc]-catalyzed domino synthesis of novel benzimidazole incorporated 3,5-Bis (Arylidene)-4-piperidones as potential antitubercular agents}, journal = {Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds}, volume = {42}, year = {2022}, month = {NOV}, pages = {7010-7024}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

A series of new benzimidazole incorporated 3,5-bis (arylidene)-4-piperidones were synthesized by using aryl aldehydes, piperidinone, 2-(chloromethyl)-benzimidazole and DBU acetate [DBUH][OAc] act as a catalyst under solvent free condition in excellent yields. The synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antimycobacterial activity against M. tuberculosis H37Ra (MTB) and M. bovis BCG strains. The compounds 4a, 4b, 4e, 4i, 4k and 4l are highly potent against both the strains. Most of the active compounds are non-cytotoxic against MCF-7, A549, HCT 116 and THP-1 cell lines. Furthermore, a molecular docking study of these compounds was carried out to investigate their binding pattern with the target, active site of mycobacterial enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase (Inh A). Therefore, these compounds can be subjected for further optimization and drug development which could give promising chemical leads for treatment of TB.

}, keywords = {Antitubercular activity, curcumin, Cytotoxicity, Ionic liquid, multicomponent reactions}, issn = {1040-6638}, doi = {10.1080/10406638.2021.1995008}, author = {Subhedar, Dnyaneshwar D. and Shaikh, Mubarak H. and Nagargoje, Amol A. and Sarkar, Dhiman and Khedkar, Vijay M. and Shingate, Bapurao B.} } @article {47935, title = {Ionic liquids for the sustainable transformation of levulinic acid to gamma-valerolactone (GVL)}, journal = {Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry}, volume = {35}, year = {2022}, month = {JUN}, pages = {100607}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

This short review is focused on recent findings on the role of ionic liquids (ILs) in catalysing the hydrogenation of levulinic acid (LA) to gamma valerolactone (GVL), which is a cascade reaction involving more than one type of reaction. A brief introduction on green aspects of IL as a catalyst followed by various types of ILs being used for hydrogenation of LA to GVL are discussed. The unique characteristics of ILs responsible for hydrogenation reaction are also explained along with the current and upcoming scenario of IL catalysed hydrogenation of LA to GVL.

}, keywords = {Biomass, Gamma valerolactone, Hydrogenation, Ionic liquid, levulinic acid}, issn = {2452-2236}, doi = {10.1016/j.cogsc.2022.100607}, author = {Kondawar, Sharda and Rode, Chandrashekhar} }