Dehydrative condensation of β-aminoalcohols with CO2: An environmentally benign access to 2-oxazolidinone derivatives

In this review, we try to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of recent developments in the synthesis of various 2-oxazolidinones through dehydrative condensation of easily available beta-amino alcohols with carbon dioxide with special emphasis on the mechanistic aspects of the reactions. Literature has been surveyed until the end of 2017.