Microwave mediated solvent free synthesis of formazans catalyzed by simple ionic liquids derived from dialkylammonium salts

Abstract

A microwave mediated, ionic liquid catalyzed, VOC free and one pot synthesis of formazans was developed. In an alternative procedure, resin immobilized diazonium ions was used as a solid supported reaction for formazan synthesis. The efficiency of both the procedures was examined with respect to yield of product, reduction of reaction time and environmental impact. Products were obtained in a short reaction time and in moderate to high yield. This study was undertaken to find an alternative green protocol for the synthesis of formazans using ionic liquid as catalyst in aqueous media in the absence of corrosive mineral acids, buffered solutions and VOCs.