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ArticleBMC chemistry2025

A convergence of synthesis and antimicrobial research: imidazolium based dicationic ionic liquids.

Hira Akram, Bushra Arshad, Menahil Imtiaz, Waqas Ahmed, Muhammad Shafiq, Zaheer Ul-Haq, Rawaiz Khan, Ali Bahadar, Bashir Ahmad, Mudassir Iqbal

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Hira AkramDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Bushra ArshadDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Menahil ImtiazDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Waqas AhmedModel pathology Lab, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad ShafiqDr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
Zaheer Ul-HaqDr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
Rawaiz KhanDepartment of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11545, Saudi Arabia.
Ali BahadarDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, 21911, Saudi Arabia.
Bashir AhmadDepartment of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Mudassir IqbalDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan. mudassir.iqbal@sns.nust.edu.pk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rising challenge of developing effective antimicrobial agents to combat a broad spectrum of bacterial infections, while mitigating the risk of drug resistance, has prompted extensive exploration into alternative treatment strategies. This paper focuses on the synthesis and characterization of imidazolium-based dicationic ionic liquids with the aim of addressing this crucial healthcare need. A total of 16 distinct compounds were successfully synthesized and systematically characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. The investigation into the antibacterial activity of these ionic liquids showcased their potential as promising antimicrobial agents. Drawing on the advantageous properties of ionic liquids, such as reduced toxicity and outstanding antimicrobial efficacy. Our study specifically explores dicationic imidazolium-based ionic liquids with two different spacers: 1,3-dibromopropane and (E)-1,4-dibromobut-2-ene. Thorough analysis using

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AntibacterialDicationicDisabilityDockingImidazoliumIonic liquidsRehabilitation

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