Greening Oxidation Catalysis: Iron Catalyzed Alkene syn-Dihydroxylation with Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide in Green Solvents

Herein, we disclose the application of green solvents in a biologically inspired oxidation reaction. In a mixture of propylene carbonate and ethyl acetate, iron catalyzed syn-dihydroxylation of olefins with aqueous hydrogen peroxide proceeds in short reaction times with excellent yields and chemoselectivity. The current report showcases the suitability of this sustainable media to this class of important reactions.