CO2 as a Building Block in Organic Synthesis

This important book explores modern organic synthesis' use of the cheap, non-toxic and abundant chemical CO2 as an attractive C1 building block. With contributions from an international panel of experts, CO2 as Building Block in Organic Synthesis offers a review of the most important reactions which use CO2 as a building block in organic synthesis.
The contributors examine a wide-range of CO2 reactions including methylation reactions, CH bond functionalization, carboxylation, cyclic carbonate synthesis, multicomponent reactions, and many more. The book reviews the most recent developments in the field and also:
Presents the most important reactions like CH-bond functionalization, carboxylation, carbonate synthesis and many more
Contains contributions from an international panel of experts
Offers a comprehensive resource for academics and professionals in the field