Microwave-promoted one-pot conversion of alcohols to oximes using 1-methylimidazolium nitrate, [Hmim][NO3], as a green promoter and medium

A wide variety of oximes were prepared from different types of alcohols with hydroxylamine hydrochloride using 1-methylimidaziloum nitrate, [Hmim][NO3], ionic liquid as a reaction medium and promoter under microwave irradiation. This protocol provides a one-pot oxime synthesis with high yields that is facile, eco-friendly and the ionic liquid can be recovered and reused. (C) 2011 Academie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.