noun
- a chemical reaction in which an epoxide ring is formed, typically by the oxidation of an alkene or the reaction of an epoxide with another compound
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The epoxidation of propylene produces propylene oxide, a widely used industrial chemical.
- Catalytic epoxidation is an important process in the synthesis of fine chemicals.
- The reaction conditions for epoxidation must be carefully controlled to maximize yield.
- Epoxidation reactions are commonly used in the production of epoxy resins.
- The mechanism of epoxidation involves the formation of a three-membered ring structure.