IL-assisted strategy for imidazole: A green recipe

In the current scenario, the use of nature-friendly methods in organic synthesis is regarded as invaluable and irreplaceable. Significant progress has been made in developing more sustainable and eco-friendly approaches for various organic syntheses and transformations. Within the scope of green synthesis, ILs have attracted a lot of interest since their special features fit for sustainable chemistry. Organic synthesis has increasingly utilized ILs as green catalysts and solvents for the development of countless heterocycles. Among these, imidazole is recognized as a highly valuable and preferred heterocyclic motif. It presents interesting chances for finding ideal structures in the synthesis of synthetic compounds with possible therapeutic uses and other major prospects. A diverse array of ILs has been successfully exploited toward the development of imidazoles. Therefore, this review article offers a thorough review of current studies on the function of ecologically safe ILs in producing a wide range of valuable imidazoles.