Abstract
Insight into the controversial mechanism of the Mn - salen-catalyzed epoxidation of olefins is provided in a theoretical study based on density functional theory. The calculations suggest that radical species A, but not manganaoxetanes B, are likely candidates for viable intermediates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 589-592 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 4 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asymmetric synthesis
- Density functional calculations
- Epoxidations
- Oxidations
- Radicals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry