Issue 50, 2016

Tuning the basicity of ionic liquids for efficient synthesis of alkylidene carbonates from CO2 at atmospheric pressure

Abstract

A strategy to achieve the efficient synthesis of alkylidene carbonates from CO2 at atmospheric pressure by tuning the basicity of ionic liquids was developed. Excellent yields were obtained due to basic ionic liquids’ dual roles both as absorbents and as activators. The reaction mechanism was investigated through a combination of NMR spectroscopy, controlled experiments and quantum calculations, indicating the importance of a moderate basicity.

Graphical abstract: Tuning the basicity of ionic liquids for efficient synthesis of alkylidene carbonates from CO2 at atmospheric pressure

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
06 Apr 2016
Accepted
17 May 2016
First published
17 May 2016

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 7830-7833

Tuning the basicity of ionic liquids for efficient synthesis of alkylidene carbonates from CO2 at atmospheric pressure

K. Chen, G. Shi, R. Dao, K. Mei, X. Zhou, H. Li and C. Wang, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 7830 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC02853E

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