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Synlett 1996; 1996(7): 649-651
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5574
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Carbodiimide-promoted Epoxidation of Olefins with Dilute Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide

George Majetich* , Rodgers Hicks
  • *Department of Chemistry, The University of Georgia, Cedar Street, Athens, Georgia 30602-2556 USA, Fax (706) 542-9454; majetich@sunchem.chem.uga.edu
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31 December 2000 (online)

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A combination of 30% aqueous hydrogen peroxide and carbodiimides has been found to promote the efficient epoxidation of olefins using either acidic or mildly basic catalysts.

epoxidation - DCC - aqueous hydrogen peroxide