Issue 2, 2016

A novel zinc based binary catalytic system for CO2 utilization under mild conditions

Abstract

Herein we report the development of a novel binary catalytic system for the addition of CO2 to epoxides based on zinc iodide and an imidazolium salt. The influence of the nature of the imidazolium ion and the anion has been studied in a test reaction. The optimized system exhibits excellent activity and selectivity. Furthermore, the reaction can be performed under very mild (30 °C) and solvent free conditions yielding the desired cyclic carbonates in up to 99%.

Graphical abstract: A novel zinc based binary catalytic system for CO2 utilization under mild conditions

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
06 Xim 2015
Accepted
18 Kax 2015
First published
07 Qun 2016

Org. Chem. Front., 2016,3, 156-164

A novel zinc based binary catalytic system for CO2 utilization under mild conditions

W. Desens, C. Kohrt, A. Spannenberg and T. Werner, Org. Chem. Front., 2016, 3, 156 DOI: 10.1039/C5QO00356C

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