Chiral (salen)Co(III) catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates.
A catalyst system comprised of a Co(III)(salen) complex and a Lewis base is investigated for the reaction of CO2 and a variety of epoxides to form cyclic carbonates. Application of this catalyst system in the kinetic resolution of propylene oxide is also discussed.
Paddock
Robert L
RL
Department of Chemistry and Institute for Environmental Catalysis, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
Nguyen
SonBinh T
ST