Is formation of cyclic carbonate from trimethyl orthoformate and vicinal aromatic 1,2-diol possible? [closed]








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Hello, my question is, "is it possible cyclic carbonate formation between trimethyl orthoformate and vicinal aromatic 1,2-diol"




Trimethyl orthoformate is at the wrong oxidation level to give a cyclic carbonate. You need phosgene or a dialkyl carbonate. The efficient preparation of catechol carbonate from catechol (benzene-1,2-diol) and dimethyl carbonate is described in this [paper](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323752125_Process_Systems_for_the_Carbonate_Interchange_Reactions_of_DMC_and_Alcohols_Efficient_synthesis_of_Catechol_Carbonate)


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