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

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.

Keywords

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

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/9590

Citation

MONTOYA, Carmen A.; [et al] – Cyclic carbonate synthesis from CO2 and epoxides using zinc(II) complexes of arylhydrazones of beta-diketones. Journal of Catalysis. ISSN 0021-9517. Vol. 335 (2016), pp. 135-140