Oligopeptides as catalysts for asymmetric epoxidation

Oligopeptides are versatile catalysts for the enantioselective epoxidation of electron deficient alkenes, (e.g. α,β‐unsaturated ketones) with alkaline hydrogen peroxide. This review describes optimisation of the catalyst, substrate range, synthetic applications of the products and rationalisation of the stereoselectivity by an active site model. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers (Pept Sci) 84: 74–89, 2006 This article was originally published online as an accepted preprint. The “Published Online” date corresponds to the preprint version. You can request a copy of the preprint by emailing the Biopolymers editorial office at biopolymers@wiley.com