Synlett · 1997 · 36 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryCatalyst PreparationChemical OxidationOxidation-reduction ReactionsRedox ChemistryCyclic Ether FormationEnantioselective OxidationManganese CatalysisManganese ChemistryManganese Oxide CatalystsRedox-active Metal ComplexesSelective Oxidation
A highly enantiotopic-place selective C-H oxidation of cyclic ether (up to 82% ee) was first achieved by using (R,R)-(salen)manganese(III) complex 8 as a catalyst.