Journal of Organometallic Chemistry

Microwave-assisted synthesis of dimolybdenum tetracarboxylates and a decanuclear osmium cluster

KD Johnson, GL Powell

Index: Johnson, Kara D.; Powell, Gregory L. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2008 , vol. 693, # 8-9 p. 1712 - 1715

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Abstract

An improved method for the synthesis of dimolybdenum tetracarboxylates has been developed. The standard procedure for the preparation of these compounds involves extended reflux (up to 20h) of a mixture of Mo (CO) 6 and the appropriate carboxylic acid, along with its anhydride, under an inert atmosphere. Using a microwave reactor and a closed vessel, Mo2 (acetate) 4, Mo2 (propionate) 4 and Mo2 (benzoate) 4 have been ...