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Green and convenient: Olefins are oxidized to 1,2-diols in high yield with 30 % H2O2 in the presence of resin-supported sulfonic acid (see scheme) under metal-free conditions without any organic solvent. The catalyst can be recycled easily and is effective for at least 10 cycles.
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