Issue 2, 2007

Synthesis of symmetrical or asymmetrical urea compounds from CO2via base catalysis

Abstract

Using Cs+ base catalysts and N-methylpyrrolidone as the solvent, both symmetrical and asymmetrical urea derivatives are prepared in good yields directly from CO2 and amines, in the absence of any dehydrating agents.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of symmetrical or asymmetrical urea compounds from CO2via base catalysis

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
29 Aug 2006
Accepted
31 Oct 2006
First published
08 Nov 2006

Green Chem., 2007,9, 158-161

Synthesis of symmetrical or asymmetrical urea compounds from CO2via base catalysis

A. Ion, V. Parvulescu, P. Jacobs and D. D. Vos, Green Chem., 2007, 9, 158 DOI: 10.1039/B612403H

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