Biphasic Catalysis for Sustainable Alkene Epoxidation
Markus Hegelmann,
Fabian Schmidt,
Mirza Cokoja
Abstract:This article highlights the epoxidation of alkenes by molecular catalysts in biphasic liquid–liquid media. We showcase strategies for a precise control of the phase behavior of both the catalyst and the substrate, which is dominated by phase‐transfer‐enabling surfactants. The focus is set on the rationale of phase transfer and the efficiency of catalyst recycling. Principally, it is possible to transfer the catalyst to either the aqueous or the organic phase, depending on the type of surfactant and on the requ… Show more
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