Issue 3, 2016

Polyurethane nanomicelles: a novel eco-friendly and efficient polymeric ionic solvent for the Cannizzaro reaction

Abstract

Aqueous polyurethane dispersions (APUDs) are commodity synthetic polymers and have a broad range of well-known applications, nevertheless their possible use as a green catalyst or ionic solvent is yet unknown. Here, we demonstrate how a polyurethane dispersion facilitates the progress of the Cannizzaro reaction under very mild alkaline conditions. We introduce anionic polyurethane nanomicelles as an expeditious green polymer ionic solvent for the Cannizzaro reaction. The reusable and novel eco-friendly polymer solvent, excellent yields of the products, low reaction times and low reaction temperatures are the main advantages of this reaction.

Graphical abstract: Polyurethane nanomicelles: a novel eco-friendly and efficient polymeric ionic solvent for the Cannizzaro reaction

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
07 Sep 2015
Accepted
08 Dec 2015
First published
10 Dec 2015

New J. Chem., 2016,40, 2121-2125

Author version available

Polyurethane nanomicelles: a novel eco-friendly and efficient polymeric ionic solvent for the Cannizzaro reaction

H. Daemi, M. Barikani and M. Jahani, New J. Chem., 2016, 40, 2121 DOI: 10.1039/C5NJ02313K

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