In this review the reactivity of the bio-based platform compounds D-sorbitol and isosorbide with green reagents and solvent\uddimethyl carbonate (DMC) is reported. Dehydration of D-sorbitol via DMC in the presence of catalytic amounts of base is an efficient\udand viable process for the preparation of the industrially relevant anhydro sugar isosorbide. This procedure is “chlorine-free”,\udone-pot, environmental friendly and high yielding. The reactivity of isosorbide with DMC is equally interesting as it can lead to the\udformation of dicarboxymethyl isosorbide, a potential monomer for isosorbide-based polycarbonate, and dimethyl isosorbide, a high\udboiling green solvent. The peculiar reactivity of isosorbide and the non-toxic properties of DMC represent indeed a green match\udleading to several industrial appealing potential applications.
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