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Isosorbide and Dimethyl Carbonate: A Green Match

Isosorbide and Dimethyl Carbonate: A Green Match

Fabio Aricò, Pietro Tundo

Beilstein J Org Chem. 2016 Oct 26;12:2256-2266.

PMID: 28144292

Abstract:

In this review the reactivity of the bio-based platform compounds D-sorbitol and isosorbide with green reagents and solvent dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is reported. Dehydration of D-sorbitol via DMC in the presence of catalytic amounts of base is an efficient and viable process for the preparation of the industrially relevant anhydro sugar isosorbide. This procedure is "chlorine-free", one-pot, environmental friendly and high yielding. The reactivity of isosorbide with DMC is equally interesting as it can lead to the formation of dicarboxymethyl isosorbide, a potential monomer for isosorbide-based polycarbonate, and dimethyl isosorbide, a high boiling green solvent. The peculiar reactivity of isosorbide and the non-toxic properties of DMC represent indeed a green match leading to several industrial appealing potential applications.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
CS31041970	Isosorbide			Price

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