epoksidaatiota
Epoksidaatiota, also known as epoxidation, is a chemical reaction in which an epoxide ring is introduced into a molecule. Epoxides, or oxiranes, are three-membered cyclic ethers characterized by a highly strained ring containing two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. This process is a significant step in organic synthesis, enabling the modification of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals, polymers, and fine chemicals.
The epoxidation typically involves the reaction of an alkene with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide,
Epoxidation is valued for its ability to introduce reactive epoxide groups, which can subsequently undergo ring-opening
Environmental and safety considerations are important in epoxidation procedures because some reagents, like peracids, are corrosive
Overall, epoksidaatiota remains a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry, offering versatile pathways for molecular modification and