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(Bpin) 2 ‐Catalyzed Cycloaddition Reaction of Epoxides and Carbon Dioxide with a Broad Range of Functional Groups

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) fixation and utilization is a critical area of research for scientists, particularly in light of the escalating greenhouse effect. Among the various strategies being explored, the transformation of CO 2 into high‐value compounds is particularly advantageous. In this study, we report one general approach for synthesizing the cyclic carbonates from epoxides and carbon dioxide using Lewis acid catalysis, bis(pinacolato)diboron ((Bpin) 2 ), which is one commercial available, stable, and cost‐effective reagent. The cycloaddition reactions were conducted under mild conditions and demonstrated high yields while accommodating a wide range of broad functional groups. This methodology offers an economical and practical route for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates.

Source: ChemistrySelect

DOI: 10.1002/slct.202501786

Authors: Weili Li, Xinghua Ma

Institution: Ningbo University

Language: English

Topic: Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Subfield: Process Chemistry and Technology

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Ningbo University, K. C. Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University