mCPBA
mCPBA in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Oxidations.
Overview
mCPBA is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Oxidations
- What it does: Alkene → epoxide
- Works on: Alkenes
- Watch out for: Concerted, stereospecific
Example
Propene reacts to give Propylene oxide (Concerted, stereospecific).