Synthesis 2008(20): 3314-3318  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1083147
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Efficient Conversion of Epoxides into β-Hydroperoxy Alcohols Catalyzed by Antimony Trichloride/SiO2

Yu-Heng Liu, Zhan-Hui Zhang*, Tong-Shuang Li*
The College of Chemistry & Material Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050016, P. R. of China
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Received 26 May 2008
Publication Date:
25 September 2008 (online)

Abstract

Efficient ring-opening of various epoxides with hydrogen peroxide, catalyzed by antimony trichloride/SiO2, afforded the corresponding β-hydroperoxy alcohols in good to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. The reactions were efficiently promoted by ultrasound irradiation.