Abstract
Flavins and related molecules catalyze organic Baeyer-Villiger reactions. Combined experimental and DFT studies indicate that these molecules also catalyze the insertion of oxygen into metal-carbon bonds through a Baeyer-Villiger-like transition state.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Alkanes / chemistry
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Catalysis
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Flavins / metabolism*
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Hydrogen Peroxide / chemistry
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Oxygen / chemistry*
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Rhenium / chemistry*
Substances
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Alkanes
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Flavins
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Organometallic Compounds
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Rhenium
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methyltrioxorhenium VII
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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Oxygen