Epoxidation of cyclooctene and cyclohexene with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by bis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-diphenyl] diselenide: Recyclable catalyst-containing phases through the use of glycerol-derived solvents

▶ Green epoxidation of alkenes with diluted hydrogen peroxide. ▶ Green solvents derived from glycerol. ▶ Homogeneous catalytic phase recycling through product distillation.