Selective isomerization of epoxides to allylic alcohols catalyzed by TiO2-supported gold nanoparticles.
ReacTiO(2)ns for rings: Gold nanoparticles supported on TiO(2) are used as a novel heterogeneous catalyst for the isomerization of epoxides to allylic alcohols by a concerted mechanism (see scheme). The reaction proceeds in high yields and the product selectivity is often remarkable.
Raptis
Christos
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Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Voutes 71003, Iraklion, Greece.
Garcia
Hermenegildo
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Stratakis
Manolis
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