Kp. Bryliakov et al., EPR detection and characterization of high-valent manganese complexes in Mn-III(Salen) catalyzed aerobic olefin epoxidation, REACT KIN C, 71(1), 2000, pp. 183-191
Using EPR, high-valent Mn-IV complexes have been detected in Mukaiyama's ca
talytic system, Mn-III(Salen)/Isobutyraldehyde/O-2, and shown to form also
in the model system Mn-III(Salen)/Peroxyisobutyric acid. Their possible rol
e in alkene epoxidation is discussed.