| abstract |
Methods and compositions are provided for the manufacture of an epoxide. In one embodiment, the invention provides a process for the manufacture of an epoxide including providing an olefin, hydrogen peroxide, a manganese complex, alkaline earth metal ions from an alkaline earth metal salt of an acid having a pKa of 15 or less, a buffer component, and water to form a reaction mixture and reacting the olefin with the oxidant in the reaction mixture. |