Dihydroxylation of olefins enabled by generated peroxyacetic acid

Herein, we report a general and green protocol for the anti -dihydroxylation of unactivated alkenes. Combining H 2 O 2 and acetic acid at 50 °C results in the formation of peroxyacetic acid, which enables the efficient synthesis of a wide range of anti 1,2-diols in moderate to good yields without the need for hazardous solvents or expensive transition metals as catalysts. Herein, we report a general and green protocol for the anti -dihydroxylation of unactivated alkenes.