Organocatalyzed coupling of carbon dioxide with epoxides for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates: catalyst design and mechanistic studies
University of Liège · Institut des Sciences Moléculaires · +2 more institutions
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Abstract
The coupling of carbon dioxide (CO2) with epoxides with the formation of cyclic carbonates is a highly attractive 100% atom economic reaction. It represents a greener and safer alternative to the conventional synthesis of cyclic carbonates from diols and toxic phosgene.
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6- MAMargot Alvès
University of Liège, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
- BGBruno Grignard
University of Liège
- RMRaphaël Méreau
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
- CJChristine JérômeCorresponding
University of Liège
- TTThierry TassaingCorresponding
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
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- Phosgene
- Catalysis
- Carbon dioxide
- Chemistry
- Coupling (piping)
- Epoxide
- SAFER
- Organic chemistry
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