Carboxylation of Methyl Acrylate by Carbon Dioxide Radical Anions in Gas‐Phase Water Clusters

Abstract

The addition of CO2 to olefins in nanoscale water droplets was studied by mass spectrometry. One electron is enough to turn a CO2 molecule into its bent, reactive radical anionic form (left in scheme), which is stabilized by a hydration shell. This species reacts with methyl acrylate by radical addition to the carbon–carbon double bond. Without the hydration shell, however, neutral carbon dioxide is released. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.