Abstract
Two methods of epoxidation were investigated on a hybrid fluorocarbon-hydrocarbon olefin: RuCl3/bipyridine/NaIO4 and oxone/acetone. The best yield was obtained using the first method which was extended to the synthesis of new aromatic fluorinated epoxides with very good yields.
Acknowledgment
This research was supported by the European Contract of Research Training Network (“Fluorous Phase” HPRN CT 2000-00002) and the European Union (COST—Action “Fluorous Medium” D12/98/0012).