Synlett 2014; 25(12): 1793-1794
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378226
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Molybdenum(VI) Dichloride Dioxide

Hari Krishna Kadam
Department of Chemistry, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403206, India   Email: harikadam05@gmail.com
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Publication Date:
28 May 2014 (online)

Introduction

Although molybdenum(VI) dichloride dioxide (MoO2Cl2) has been known for a long time,[1] it is still exploited as a catalyst for versatile organic transformations.[2] It is an oxo-transfer catalyst, displaying its ability to promote oxidation as well as reduction reactions. In many reactions, it is also used as a Lewis acid.

 
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