Synthesis of oxazolidinones by efficient fixation of atmospheric CO2 with propargylic amines by using a silver/1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) Dual-catalyst system

Chemistry. 2012 Dec 3;18(49):15578-81. doi: 10.1002/chem.201203366. Epub 2012 Nov 7.

Abstract

This'll fix it: efficient fixation of atmospheric CO(2) has been achieved by the reaction of propargylic amines with a silver/DBU dual-catalyst system. Various oxazolidinones were synthesized in moderate to good yields by using substituted propargylic amines.

MeSH terms

  • Amines
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemistry*
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxazolidinones / chemical synthesis*
  • Pargyline / chemistry*
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amines
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • Oxazolidinones
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Silver
  • Pargyline
  • 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene