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Synlett 2001; 2001(8): 1305-1307
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-16037
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Hexafluoroacetone in Hexafluoro-2-propanol: A Highly Active Medium for Epoxidation with Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide

Michiel C. A. van Vliet* , Isabel W. C. E. Arends, Roger A. Sheldon
  • *Laboratory for Organic Chemistry and Catalysis, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 136, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands; Fax + 31(0)1 52 78 14 15; E-mail: secretariat-ock@tnw.tudelft.nl
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31 December 2001 (online)

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The combination of hexafluoro-2-propanol and catalytic amounts of hexafluoroacetone gives a versatile medium for epoxidation of a wide range of alkenes with aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

epoxidation - alkenes - electrophilic addition - hydrogen peroxide - fluoro ketone

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