1-Octene → Nonane

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This example demonstrates the utility of titanium-containing catalysts prepared in accordance with the present invention in an olefin epoxidation reaction using an organic hydroperoxide. In each run, catalyst (0.5 g) was added to a 4-neck round bottom flask equipped with a condenser, thermocouple, stir bar and a sampling port. A mixture containing 17.9 g 1-octene, 10 g of an ethylbenzene hydroperoxide solution obtained by air oxidation of ethyl benzene, and 1 g nonane (internal standard) was added to the flask under an inert atmosphere. A sample was taken after the reaction mixture was stirred thoroughly. The mixture was then heated to 90° C. and maintained at that temperature for 1 hour. The observed performance of each catalyst is summarized in the following table.

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