Synthesis 2024; 56(23): 3519-3542
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775375
review

Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Applications of Ionic Liquids Derived from Natural Products

Fereshteh Khorasani
a   Chemistry Department, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Kerman, Iran
,
Reza Ranjbar-Karimi
a   Chemistry Department, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Kerman, Iran
,
Alberto Marra
b   Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM), University of Montpellier, 1919 Route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier cedex 5, France
› Author Affiliations
A. Marra is grateful to Université de Montpellier, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) for financial support. F. Khorasani and R. Ranjbar-Karimi extend their appreciation to the Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan for its support.


Abstract

Ionic liquids, nonvolatile salts featuring a melting point below 100 °C, are one of the few alternative solvents for environmentally friendly processes. However, like most molecular solvents, they are usually prepared by means of building blocks derived from fossil oil. Fortunately, an increasing number of ionic liquids are synthesized starting from renewable natural products such as sugars and amino acids. In the present review, we describe the detailed synthesis and applications of the biosourced ionic liquids reported in the literature over the last four years.

1 Introduction

2 Carbohydrate-Based Ionic Liquids

3 Amino Acid Based Ionic Liquids

4 Terpene-Based Ionic Liquids

5 Miscellaneous Ionic Liquids

6 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 13 May 2024

Accepted after revision: 05 June 2024

Article published online:
03 July 2024

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