Methyltrioxorhenium (MTO) catalysis in the epoxidation of alkenes: a synthetic overview
Saumya Verma, Asha Joshi, Saroj Ranjan De, Jawahar L. Jat
Abstract
Epoxides are biologically important moiety that is also used as synthetic intermediates. This review aims to present the up-to-date advancements in methyltrioxorhenium (MTO)-catalyzed epoxidation of alkenes using diverse oxidizing agents.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryOxidizing agentMoietyCatalysisCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemical Synthesis and ReactionsOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions