Porphyrin-catalysed epoxidation of alkenes with hydrogen peroxide has been shown to occur in the presence of non-oxidisable ligands and bases whereas previous work has suffered from destruction of base and ligand with concomitant excessive use of oxidant. The advantageous use of adducts of hydrogen peroxide is described.
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