abstract |
The invention relates to a one-step process for the preparation of ionic liquids of the general formula [A] n + [Y] n- , (n = 1 or 2) by alkylation of the underlying amines, phosphines, imidazoles, pyrazoles, triazoles or pyridines with a halide RX and replacement of the halide anion X by the anion [Y] - or [Y] 2- without isolation of the intermediates. |