United KingdomResearchers at the University of Osaka developed a light-driven method for synthesizing Davis reagents that generates the hazardous oxidant mCPBA only on demand and consumes it immediately. This approach eliminates the need to store large quantities of mCPBA, reducing safety risks associated with handling and transporting the compound. The process uses sunlight or LEDs, operates at room temperature, and avoids halogenated solvents, aligning with green chemistry principles. The method was tested successfully at a gram scale, achieving a 76% isolated yield. The study, published in Green Chemistry, highlights a safer and more sustainable alternative for pharmaceutical synthesis.
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