Reactivity of carbon dioxide in hydrofluoroethers: a facile access to cyclic carbonates

Abstract

The high solubility of CO₂ in hydrofluoroethers led to various cyclic carbonates with excellent selectivities and yields. The fluorinated phase increased the amount of CO₂ in contact with the reagents. Reactions could be realized under mild conditions at 80 °C, under atmospheric pressure or under 5 bar.