Effects of Trialkyl Borates on Mo (VI)-Catalyzed Epoxidation of Less-Reactive Unsaturated Compounds Using t-Butyl Hydroperoxide

摘要

Effects of trialkyl borates on Mo(VI)-catalyzed epoxidation of less-reactive unsaturated compounds such as 1-butene and allyl acetate were investigated by the use of t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), and compared with those of isobutylene. It was found that the borate raised the conversion of TBHP and the selectivity to the epoxide extraordinarily in case of allyl acetate.