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Recent Developments in Selective Catalytic Epoxidations with H2O2

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In this review the state-of-the-art of catalytic processes known today for selective epoxidations using aqueous H2O2 as the oxidant is presented. Recent achievements from our laboratories on the development of catalysts for epoxidations with H2O2 are given as well. For all systems their viability for application in green catalytic processes is evaluated, based on selectivity of the reaction, turnover frequency, substrate scope and solvent needed.

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Arends, I., Sheldon, R. Recent Developments in Selective Catalytic Epoxidations with H2O2. Topics in Catalysis 19, 133–141 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013897703249

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