Abstract
The catalytic electrophilic activation of hydrogen peroxide with transition metal compounds toward reaction with nucleophiles is a matter of very significant research and practical interest. We have now found that use of perfluorinated alcoholic solvents such as 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol in the absence of catalysts allowed electrophilic activation of hydrogen peroxide toward epoxidation of alkenes and the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of ketones.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2861-2863 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Sep 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |