Abstract
The first example of a homogeneous catalyst based on an earth‐abundant
metal for the hydrogenation of organic carbonates to methanol and
alcohols is reported. Based on the mechanistic investigation, which
indicates metal‐ligand cooperation between the manganese center and the
N−H group of the pincer ligand, we propose that the hydrogenation of
organic carbonates to methanol occurs via formate and aldehyde
intermediates. The reaction offers an indirect route for the conversion
of CO2 to methanol, which coupled with the use of an earth
abundant catalyst, makes the overall process environmentally benign and
sustainable.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 12252-12256 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 37 |
Early online date | 7 Aug 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2018 |
Keywords
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbonates
- Hydrogenation
- Manganese
- Methanol