The cycloaddition of CO2 with various epoxidesa.
Entry | Substrate | Product | Time (h) | Yield (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 20 h | >99 | ||
2 | 14 h | >99 | ||
3 | 24 h | >99 | ||
4 | 30 h | >99 | ||
5 | 26 h | >99 | ||
6 | 30 h | >99 | ||
7 | 40 h | 95 |
Reaction conditions: epoxide (3 mmol), Ti14Cs2 (100 mg), TBAB (0.5 mmol), CO2 (1 bar), biphenyl (50 mg), visible light, and 50 °C.