A simple synthesis of ethylene carbonate from carbon dioxide and 2-chloroethanol using silica gel as a catalyst

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.apcata.2020.117433

A “green”, simple, technically and economically feasible synthesis of valuable ethylene carbonate from 2-chloroethanol and CO₂ was developed using K₂CO₃ as a base, silica gel as a catalyst and under mild reaction conditions. The influence of reaction temperature, CO₂ pressure, base and additives on conversion of 2-chloroethanol was studied.