The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydroperoxy alcohols using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant in a solvent selected from water-soluble carboxylic acids, in the presence of a metallic mixed oxide heterogeneous catalyst. It also pertains to the use of this catalyst in the synthesis of hydroperoxy alcohols.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydroperoxy alcohols using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant in a solvent selected from water-soluble carboxylic acids, in the presence of a metallic mixed oxide heterogeneous catalyst. It also pertains to the use of this catalyst in the synthesis of hydroperoxy alcohols.

Provided herein is a compound of Formula I: ##STR00001##
wherein R represents a terpene hydroperoxyl selected from the group consisting of ##STR00002##
wherein R′ represents a alkyl group selected from the group consisting: CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.8—, CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.6—, and CH.sub.3—.

Provided herein is a compound of Formula I: ##STR00001##
wherein R represents a terpene hydroperoxyl selected from the group consisting of ##STR00002##
wherein R′ represents a alkyl group selected from the group consisting: CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.8—, CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.6—, and CH.sub.3—.

A method for producing a fluoropolyoxyalkylene peroxide compound containing one or more CF.sub.2OOCF.sub.2O units, which includes treating a fluoropolyoxyalkylene compound containing two or more CF.sub.2O units in the presence of an oxygen source.

A method for producing a fluoropolyoxyalkylene peroxide compound containing one or more CF.sub.2OOCF.sub.2O units, which includes treating a fluoropolyoxyalkylene compound containing two or more CF.sub.2O units in the presence of an oxygen source.

A method for producing a fluoropolyoxyalkylene peroxide compound containing one or more CF.sub.2OOCF.sub.2O units, which includes treating a fluoropolyoxyalkylene compound containing two or more CF.sub.2O units in the presence of an oxygen source.

A method for producing a fluoropolyoxyalkylene peroxide compound containing one or more CF.sub.2OOCF.sub.2O units, which includes treating a fluoropolyoxyalkylene compound containing two or more CF.sub.2O units in the presence of an oxygen source.

The present invention refers to a process making use of a radical initiator system comprising peroxy compounds, in particular peroxyketals, in the presence of an acid catalyst to initiate radical processes at low temperature, such as room temperature and below.

Provided herein is a compound of Formula I:

##STR00001##

wherein R represents a terpene hydroperoxyl selected from the group consisting of

##STR00002##

wherein R represents a alkyl group selected from the group consisting: CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.8, CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.6, and CH.sub.3.