Efficient epoxidation of olefins by H2O2 catalyzed by iron "helmet" phthalocyanines

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jun 21;49(49):5577-9. doi: 10.1039/c3cc42301h.

Abstract

High yields of epoxides were obtained in the oxidation of a large range of olefins using 1.2-2 equiv. of H2O2 in the presence of iron helmet phthalocyanines. The involvement of high-valent iron oxo species was evidenced using cryospray mass spectrometry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemistry
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Isoindoles
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quantum Theory

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Indoles
  • Isoindoles
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • phthalocyanine