Payne Epoxidation

Schematic representation of the Payne Epoxidation.
Mechanism of the Payne Epoxidation
Mechanism of the Payne Epoxidation
Sample reactions
intermediate structure
H2O2, KHCO3, PhCN
H2O, MeOH
RT, , 62%
"Also isolated was the epoxide diastereoisomer (25 % yield)."
intermediate structure