Bifunctional Double-Salt Ionic Liquids Containing both 4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetate and l-Tryptophanate Anions with Herbicidal and Antimicrobial Activity.

The goal of this research was to obtain and characterize ionic liquids based on a bisammonium cation and both 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate (MCPA) and l-tryptophanate anions. The concept of including two structurally different anions was utilized to achieve improved biological activity, while crucial functional traits could be designed by modifying the cation. The synthesis process was efficient and resulted in high yields.

Synthesis and Characterization of Double-Salt Herbicidal Ionic Liquids Comprising both 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate and trans-Cinnamate Anions.

The synthesis and characteristics are presented of novel double-salt herbicidal ionic liquids (DSHILs) that contain 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate and trans-cinnamate anions. In the designed synthesis, an anion of natural origin and a herbicidal anion were combined with an amphiphilic bisammonium cation to obtain new DSHILs with high herbicidal activity while high biocompatibility is maintained. The NMR and HRMS spectral analysis confirmed that the target structures were formed.