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Dichloro bis(η5) molybdenum catalysed reduction of organic halides by sodium borohydride

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Dichloro bis(η5) molybdenum catalyses the reduction of organic halides by sodium borohydride smoothly and selectively. The reactions with representative organic monohalides and polyhalides are investigated. The ease of reduction depends on the structure of the halide and the solvent used. alkoxycarbonyl and cyano groups are unattacked in the reaction. An oxidative addition-reductive elimination mechanism is tentatively suggested.

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  1. Guo-qiang Chen

    Present address: Biochemistry Group, Basic Department, Zhejiang Agriculture University, Hangzhou Zhejiang, P.R. China

  2. Shao-tian Wang

    Present address: Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Technischen Höchschule, Aachen, F.R. Germany

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  1. Chemistry Department, Hangzhou University, Hangzhou Zhejiang, P.R. China

    Guo-qiang Chen, Shao-tian Wang & Xun-jun Zhou

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Chen, Gq., Wang, St. & Zhou, Xj. Dichloro bis(η5) molybdenum catalysed reduction of organic halides by sodium borohydride. Transition Met Chem 15, 236–238 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01038382

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