Cycloaddition of epoxide and CO2 to cyclic carbonate catalyzed by VO(IV) porphyrin

Abstract

The cycloaddition of epoxide and CO2 to synthesize cyclic carbonate catalyzed by VO(IV) porphyrin was achieved under 1.4 MPa at 150°C. The effects of reaction temperature, time, CO2 pressure, co-catalyst and porphyrin framework were investigated. The catalytic results showed that moderate to high yields of cyclic carbonates were obtained under the optimal reaction conditions.