Synthesis and transformations of mesoionic imidazol-3-ium-4-olate carbaldehydes
Abstract
A simple synthesis of previously inaccessible 1,3-diaryl-5-formyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium-4-olates has been developed via the Vilsmeier-Haack formylation of 4-hydroxy-1,3-diarylimidazolium chlorides. The potential applicability of the obtained 5-formyl-functionalized imidazolium olates to serve as building blocks for preparing diverse multifunctional imidazole compounds has been demonstrated through the reactions with N- and C-nucleophiles.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Synthesis and Reactions of Organic Compounds
N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Ionic liquids properties and applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Mendeleev Communications
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 177–179
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- RU