Olefin epoxidation using electricity as renewable power in a bromide-mediated electrochemical process
Hongyang Tang, Jef R. Vanhoof, Dirk De Vos
Abstract
Epoxy motifs are versatile building blocks for use in pharmaceuticals, food additives and agrochemicals. Here, we present a highly efficient electrochemical bromide-mediated olefin epoxidation process using H 2 O for a broad scope of substrates.
Topics & Concepts
Olefin fiberElectrochemistryBromideRenewable energyEpoxyChemistryCombinatorial chemistryScope (computer science)Process (computing)Organic chemistryComputer scienceCatalysisEngineeringElectrical engineeringOperating systemProgramming languagePhysical chemistryElectrodePolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions