Envirocat (K10-MX)-catalyzed regioselective transformation of alkenes into iodohydrins and β-iodo ethers and further conversion of iodohydrins to epoxides using Al _2O _3-Na _2Co _3 under MWI

摘要

Commercial K10 clay was converted to extremely efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst K10-MX for the preparation of iodohydrins and β-iodo ethers from alkenes (terminal as well as internal) using microwave irradiation. This method was further extended for the conversion of alkenes to epoxides via iodohydrin intermediate in a one-pot reaction system.