Selective Isomerization of Epoxides to Allylic Alcohols Catalyzed by TiO₂‐Supported Gold Nanoparticles

Abstract

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.