Sustainable Green Epoxidation of Terpenes and other Olefins by Dioxirane Generated from H2O2

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the catalytic process of dioxirane formation from hydrogen peroxide to epoxidize olefins and terpenes sustainably.
• Evaluated the synergy between nitrile and ketone catalysts for dioxirane production from hydrogen peroxide.
• Tested various olefins and terpenes for epoxidation.
• Analyzed the efficiency and environmental impact of the reaction process.
• Dioxirane effectively epoxidized diverse olefins and terpenes.
• The catalytic synergy demonstrated a significant increase in reaction yield by 25% in certain cases.
• Reaction conditions indicated a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional epoxidation methods.