Sustainable Green Epoxidation of Terpenes and other Olefins by Dioxirane Generated from H2O2 | Synapse
June 4, 2026Open Access
Sustainable Green Epoxidation of Terpenes and other Olefins by Dioxirane Generated from H2O2
Key Points
This research aims to explore the catalytic process of dioxirane formation from hydrogen peroxide to epoxidize olefins and terpenes sustainably.
Evaluated the synergy between nitrile and ketone catalysts for dioxirane production from hydrogen peroxide.
Tested various olefins and terpenes for epoxidation.
Analyzed the efficiency and environmental impact of the reaction process.
Dioxirane effectively epoxidized diverse olefins and terpenes.
The catalytic synergy demonstrated a significant increase in reaction yield by 25% in certain cases.
Reaction conditions indicated a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional epoxidation methods.
Abstract
This study examines the catalytic synergy between a nitrile and a ketone for the formation of dioxirane from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for the purpose of epoxidizing a wide variety of...