The OsO4-mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins catalyzed by alternative osmium sources

The OsO4-mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins is compatible with alternative, easier-to-handle osmium sources. Four different osmium sources were employed with favorable results.

The OsO4-mediated oxidative cleavage of olefins is compatible with alternative, easier-to-handle osmium sources. Four different sources of osmium were employed with favorable results.