Indium-mediated allylation of carbonyl compounds in deep eutectic solvents

This study describes, for the first time, the in situ generation of indium organometallic reagents in environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvents (DESs). The allylation process of different carbonyl compounds is achieved mediated by indium metal and using cheap allyl chloride derivatives. The unique DES properties allow to perform the reaction at room temperature and under air, obtaining yields ranging from 45% to 99%. It is possible to recycle the reaction medium for at least four consecutive cycles without much decrease of the observed results. Also, a linear correlation between the yield of the reaction and the density of the DESs is observed.