Ionic Liquids Derived from the Chiral Pool:New Media for Fine Chemistry

1 Introduction Ionic liquids(Ils)are low melting point salts,which are characterized by properties such as high ability to dissolve organic,organometallic and even inorganic compounds,absence of flammability,lack of measurable vapour pressure and high thermal stability.Due to these peculiar properties,they have recently attracted considerable attention as greener alternatives to volatile organic solvents.A few chiral ionic liquids,which could provide a renewal in the field of chiral solvents,have also been reported recently.Herein,we will present the synthesis of a new family of ionic liquids based on a thiazolinium skeleton.Preliminary results on the use of these chiral ionic liquids in the field of chiral recognition and organic synthesis will also be reported.