Azaphosphatranes as structurally tunable organocatalysts for carbonate synthesis from CO2 and epoxides

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Apr 10;135(14):5348-51. doi: 10.1021/ja402053d. Epub 2013 Mar 27.

Abstract

Three azaphosphatranes were used as organocatalysts for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides. They proved to be efficient single-component, metal-free catalysts for the reaction of simple or activated epoxides (styrene oxide, epichlorohydrin, glycidyl methyl ether) with CO2 under mild reaction conditions, displaying high stability and productivity over several days of reaction. Substitution patterns on the catalyst were shown to affect activity and stability. Kinetic analysis allowed investigation of the reaction mechanism.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aza Compounds / chemistry*
  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Carbonates / chemical synthesis*
  • Carbonates / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Aza Compounds
  • Carbonates
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Carbon Dioxide