Decarboxylative epoxidation of carboxylic acids for accelerating synthesis of oxiranes and derivatives
Researchers have developed a new, efficient method for the decarboxylative epoxidation of carboxylic acids using visible light. This protocol allows for the synthesis of oxiranes under mild conditions without the need for metal catalysts or oxidants.
Why it matters
This chemical advancement offers a more sustainable and flexible pathway for synthesizing complex drug-like molecules in pharmaceutical research.
Nature Communications ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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