Selectivity Enhancement for the Jacobsen-Katsuki Epoxidation in Fluorinated Solvents

In 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-Decafluoropentane using 2-phenylpyridine N-oxide as donor ligand, the enantioselectivity of the Jacobsen - Katsuki epoxidation is improved up to 10% ee as compared to established protocols.