Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability

Ionic liquids (ILs), also known as designer solvents, have emerged as highly significant in various areas of chemistry due to their unique properties, including low volatility, high thermal stability, and excellent solubility for a wide range of substances. These characteristics make ILs exceptional...

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Main Authors: Minakshi Minakshi, Vaishali Vaishali, Nisha Sharma, Rashmi Pundeer
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Ionic Liquids
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author Minakshi Minakshi
Vaishali Vaishali
Nisha Sharma
Rashmi Pundeer
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description Ionic liquids (ILs), also known as designer solvents, have emerged as highly significant in various areas of chemistry due to their unique properties, including low volatility, high thermal stability, and excellent solubility for a wide range of substances. These characteristics make ILs exceptional solvents and catalysts in organic synthesis, enhancing reaction rates, yields, and selectivity. This review focuses on the synthesis of pyrazoles and triazoles using ILs as catalysts, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods. ILs' ability to stabilize reactive intermediates, customize solvent properties, and operate under milder conditions contributes to greener and more sustainable chemical processes. We explore recent advancements in the synthesis of pyrazoles and triazoles, emphasizing the role of various IL types—ranging from neutral and acidic to basic and functionalized ILs—in improving reaction efficiency and environmental impact. Additionally, we discuss the broader applications of ILs in organic reactions, biological processes, and environmental protection. The review concludes with an overview of the current state of IL-catalyzed synthesis, demonstrating the benefits of ILs in facilitating efficient, safe, and sustainable chemical transformations.
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spelling doaj-art-263dcdd09ee740adad89c18cf1203e112025-08-20T03:16:10ZengElsevierJournal of Ionic Liquids2772-42202025-12-015210016610.1016/j.jil.2025.100166Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainabilityMinakshi Minakshi0Vaishali Vaishali1Nisha Sharma2Rashmi Pundeer3Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari 122505, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari 122505, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Baba Balak Nath College Chakmoh, Hamirpur 176039, Himachal Pradesh, India; Corresponding authors.Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari 122505, Haryana, India; Corresponding authors.Ionic liquids (ILs), also known as designer solvents, have emerged as highly significant in various areas of chemistry due to their unique properties, including low volatility, high thermal stability, and excellent solubility for a wide range of substances. These characteristics make ILs exceptional solvents and catalysts in organic synthesis, enhancing reaction rates, yields, and selectivity. This review focuses on the synthesis of pyrazoles and triazoles using ILs as catalysts, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods. ILs' ability to stabilize reactive intermediates, customize solvent properties, and operate under milder conditions contributes to greener and more sustainable chemical processes. We explore recent advancements in the synthesis of pyrazoles and triazoles, emphasizing the role of various IL types—ranging from neutral and acidic to basic and functionalized ILs—in improving reaction efficiency and environmental impact. Additionally, we discuss the broader applications of ILs in organic reactions, biological processes, and environmental protection. The review concludes with an overview of the current state of IL-catalyzed synthesis, demonstrating the benefits of ILs in facilitating efficient, safe, and sustainable chemical transformations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772422025000357Ionic liquidsCatalystEnvironment protectionSynthesisTriazolePyrazoles
spellingShingle Minakshi Minakshi
Vaishali Vaishali
Nisha Sharma
Rashmi Pundeer
Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
Journal of Ionic Liquids
Ionic liquids
Catalyst
Environment protection
Synthesis
Triazole
Pyrazoles
title Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
title_full Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
title_fullStr Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
title_full_unstemmed Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
title_short Ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles: Advancing efficiency and sustainability
title_sort ionic liquid catalysis in synthesizing pyrazoles and triazoles advancing efficiency and sustainability
topic Ionic liquids
Catalyst
Environment protection
Synthesis
Triazole
Pyrazoles
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772422025000357
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