Synthesis 2008(7): 999-1016  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1066986
REVIEW
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Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Chiral Ionic Liquids

Andreas Winkel, Peddiahgari Vasu Govardhana Reddy, René Wilhelm*
Institute of Organic Chemistry, Clausthal University of Technology, Leibnizstr. 6, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
Fax: +49(5323)722834; e-Mail: rene.wilhelm@tu-clausthal.de;
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Publication History

Received 14 November 2007
Publication Date:
06 March 2008 (online)

Abstract

The review is intended to summarize the research field of chiral ionic liquids over the last two years. Alongside the syntheses of new chiral ionic liquids, their applications are covered. Furthermore, the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids, also known as functionalized chiral ionic liquids, and their applications are summarized.

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Chiral Ionic Liquids

  • 2.1 Ionic Liquids with Chiral Cations

  • 2.2 Ionic Liquids with Chiral Anions

  • 3 Ionic Liquid Supported Chiral Catalysts

  • 4 Conclusion