Epoxidation of Terpenes

Terpene epoxides are considered as potential primary intermediates in the synthesis of numerous green polymers including epoxy resins, polycarbonates, nonisocyanate polyurethanes and even some polyamides. In this chapter we describe recent efforts from our group to develop catalytic noncatalytic processes for terpene epoxidation using a variety oxidizing agents process intensification methods. Most experimental tests deal with limonene applicability other terpenes also demonstrated.