Ionic liquid-immobilized catalytic system for biomimetic dihydroxylation of olefins

Chem Commun (Camb). 2004 Jul 7:(13):1494-5. doi: 10.1039/b403333g. Epub 2004 May 24.

Abstract

A biomimetic catalytic system for dihydroxylation of olefins consisting of OsO4, N-methylmorpholine, and a flavin has been immobilized in an ionic liquid. This immobilized catalytic system is highly efficient for dihydroxylation with 30% aqueous H2O2 and it can be reused (at least 5 times) without loss of activity.