On the use of propylene carbonate and dimethyl carbonate as green solvents in organic electrosynthesis
Adrian Prudlik, Alexandra Matei, Anton Scherkus, Javier I. Bardagí, Sebastian B. Beil, Robert Francke
Abstract
Electroorganic syntheses are often performed in problematic solvents. Using three model reactions, the propylene carbonate–dimethyl carbonate system has been studied as a sustainable alternative.
Topics & Concepts
Propylene carbonateElectrosynthesisDimethyl carbonateCarbonateChemistryOrganic chemistryInorganic chemistryElectrochemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryElectrodeCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisChemistry and Chemical EngineeringChemical Synthesis and Reactions