Abstract
The synergy of the combined use of DMSO and an ionic liquid viz. (bbim)+Br− has brought about a rapid and efficient esterification of sodium carboxylates with acyl and alkyl halides under ambient conditions in excellent isolated yields (90–95%) in short reaction times (12–40 min).
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors thank Professor M. N. Navale, founder president Sinhgad Technical Education Society, for providing us with the necessary financial support and infrastructure for carrying out this work.