Metavanadate-mediated hydroxyl activation enhances reaction efficiency in the carboxylative cyclization of propargyl alcohol with CO 2

Key Points

• The hydroxyl activation strategy boosts reaction efficiency significantly, enhancing product yield.
• This study achieves notable improvements in carboxylative cyclization using propargyl alcohol and CO2.
• Novel method involves metavanadate as a catalyst, facilitating better outcomes compared to traditional methods.
• The findings suggest broader applications in carbon capture and utilization using efficient chemical processes.