Citation: Zheng-Yi Li, Tao Li, Zuquan Wang, Yi Zhao, Jing Shi, Xiaoqiang Sun, Ke Yang. Cycloaddition of epoxides and atmospheric CO₂ in aqueous catalyzed by an upper-rim functionalized calix[4]arene organocatalyst[J]. Chinese Chemical Letters, ;2026, 37(4): 111352. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111352 shu

Cycloaddition of epoxides and atmospheric CO₂ in aqueous catalyzed by an upper-rim functionalized calix[4]arene organocatalyst

Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China

zyli@cczu.edu.cn

keyang@cczu.edu.cn

Received Date: 10 February 2025
Revised Date: 11 May 2025
Accepted Date: 19 May 2025
Available Online: 20 May 2025

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The cycloaddition of epoxides and CO₂ has been achieved by using the designed upper-rim functionalized calix[4]arene organocatalyst in aqueous at a mild temperature under normal pressure. The upper rim of this novel calix[4]arene organocatalyst contains two hemisquaramides at the 1,4-positions. A variety of cyclic carbonate derivatives were obtained in good yields, demonstrating excellent compatibility with various functional groups. The π···π supramolecular interaction between the calixarene cavity and epoxide substrate may also play a significant role in facilitating this cycloaddition process. Additionally, this novel reaction offers a valuable complementary approach to synthesizing cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO₂.
- Supramolecular interaction,
- Organocatalysis,
- Cycloaddition,
- Calix[4]arene,
- Carbon dioxide
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