Cyclic carbonate synthesis from CO2 and epoxides using zinc(II) complexes of arylhydrazones of beta-diketones

Carmen A. Montoya, Clara F. Gomez, Ana B. Paninho, Ana V. M. Nunes, Kamran T. Mahmudov, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, M. Fatima C. Guedes da Silva, Armando J. L. Pombeiro, Manuel Nunes da Ponte

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Abstract

Zinc(II) complexes of arylhydrazones of beta-diketones (AHBD) were used for the first time as catalysts combined with tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBABr), in the coupling reaction between CO2 and epoxides. The influence of pressure and temperature on cyclic carbonate formation was investigated, as well as the catalytic activity toward different substrates (e.g. styrene oxide, propylene oxide and cyclohexene oxide). The molar ratio between metal complex and TBABr was determined for maximum catalytic activity. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-140
Number of pages6
JournalJournal Of Catalysis
Volume335
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2016

Keywords

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Epoxide
  • Styrene carbonate
  • Cyclic carbonates
  • Zinc
  • Arylhydrazone of B-diketones

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