Dicarbonylchlorido(phenoxythiocarbonyl-κ2 C,S)bis(triphenylphosphane-κP)molybdenum(II) [Mo(C7H5OS)Cl(C18H15P)2(CO)2]
2011
Study of a Molybdenum Complex with Phenoxythiocarbonyl Ligand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Gene-Hsiang, Wang Hsiao-Fen, Yih Kuang-Hway, Huang Shou-Ling
Primary Institution: National Taiwan University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structure and properties of a new molybdenum complex with a phenoxythiocarbonyl ligand.
Conclusion
The title complex is the first chelating phenoxythiocarbonyl-metal complex reported in the literature.
Supporting Evidence
- The geometry around the metal atom is a capped octahedron.
- The phenoxythiocarbonyl ligand coordinates the MoII atom through the C and S atoms.
- The study presents a new type of molybdenum complex that has not been previously described.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new type of molybdenum compound that has a special structure, which could help in understanding similar compounds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using a reaction between PhOCSCl and a molybdenum precursor in dichloromethane, followed by crystallization.
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