Regioselective ring-opening of epoxides with amines using Zn(ClO4)2–Al2O3 as a heterogeneous and recyclable catalyst

A simple and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of β-amino alcohols by regioselective ring-opening of epoxides with amines in the presence of zinc perchlorate–neutral alumina as a heterogeneous recyclable catalyst at room temperature in high yields.