Catalytic Asymmetric Epoxidation of Unfunctionalised Olefins using Silica, LDH and Resin‐Supported Sulfonato‐Mn(salen) Complex

Abstract

Abstract Sulfonated chiral Mn(salen) catalyst immobilised onto various supports such as silica, LDH and resin afforded remarkably higher rates and ees of up to 96% for the asymmetric epoxidation of unfunctionalised olefins. The LDH and resin supported ( R,R )‐ 1 catalysts were recovered quantitatively by simple filtration and reused for several times with consistent ees and insignificant loss of activity.