Epoxidation Flashcards
1
Q
what is peroxy acid
A
R-C=O-OOH
2
Q
mCPBA
A
m-chloro peroxy benzoic acid
3
Q
overall rxn
A
alkene + peroxy acid —> epoxide + carboxylic acid
4
Q
rxn conditions for mCPBA
A
CH2Cl2, 25ºC