Synthesis 1989; 1989(4): 295-297
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27229
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A Convenient Catalytic Method for the Dihydroxylation of Alkenes by Hydrogen Peroxide

Carlo Venturello* , Mario Gambaro
  • *Istituto Guido Donegani S. p. A., Via Fauser 4, I-28100 Novara, Italy
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

A simple method for preparing water-soluble vicinal diols from the corresponding water-insoluble alkenes is reported. It is based on the use of tungsten peroxo complexes as catalysts and hydrogen peroxide as the oxidizing agent in a two-phase system.

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