The possibility of producing 1,2,3,4-diepoxybutane by the epoxidation
of 1,3-butadiene monoxide with tert-butylhydroperoxide has been demons
trated The factors complicating the production and isolation of the ta
rget product have been studied. As an alternative to 1,2,3,4-diepoxybu
tane, the synthesis of 1,2,4,5-diepoxypentane is proposed. (C) 1997 El
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