Title:	One-pot Synthesis of Bio-based Acrylates
DNr:	NAISS 2026/4-482
Project Type:	NAISS Small
Principal Investigator:	Alka Karn <alka.karn@liu.se>
Affiliation:	Linköpings universitet
Duration:	2026-03-17 – 2026-10-01
Classification:	10405
Homepage:	https://liu.se/forskning/laboratoriet-for-organisk-elektronik/gron-polymerkemi
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Abstract

A sustainable one-pot protocol for the synthesis of biobased acrylates has been developed using readily available starting materials under mild conditions. In this method, maleic anhydride reacts with bio-derived alcohols in the presence of catalytic triphenylphosphine to afford the corresponding acrylate derivatives through nucleophilic activation and subsequent dehydration. The transformation proceeds efficiently in a single step without the need for pre-activation of substrates or harsh reagents, providing a straightforward and atom-economic route to valuable acrylate monomers. The methodology demonstrates good functional group tolerance and moderate to good yields, highlighting its potential as a greener and practical approach for the preparation of renewable acrylate building blocks relevant to polymer and materials chemistry.