Peroxy acids, such as meta -chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA), are used to convert alkenes into epoxides (oxiranes). This ...

A Brønsted acid co-catalyst is the key to the synthesis of furans by alkene cross-metathesis. Heteroaromatic compounds are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, so flexible and regioselective ...

A dilute solution of bromine is added to samples of heptane and cyclohexene. The bromination reactions and mechanisms are compared. UV light splits the bromine molecule into two reactive radicals, ...