We studied the synthesis of group six carbonyl complexes using microwave energy and borohydride catalysts. By combining these technologies, we have devised a low temperature, low pressure, rapid synthesis of group six carbonyl complexes of M(CO)4dppe and M(CO)3dppe(?1-dppe) , where M = Mo, or W. We will present data on these syntheses including: microwave time and temperature, use of green solvents, counterion effects, and product results. We will compare this synthesis to conventional non-microwave preparations of the group six carbonyl complexes using the Chatt synthesis.

Borohydride catalyzed preparation of new group six carbonyl complexes: PEG modified reactivity

245th National Meeting (2013)

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