Table 2

P450-catalyzed reactions in which hydroperoxo-iron may function as an alternate electrophilic oxidant

ReactionSubstrates
DecarbonylationAldehydes and ketones
SulfoxidationThioethers
N-oxygenationAmines
EpoxidationOlefins
Hydroxylation of electron-rich aromaticsPhenols, anilines
Ipso-substitutionHalogenated phenols
Cyano oxidationNitriles