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K5CoW12O40⋅3H2O: A Novel Cobalt Polyoxometalate Catalyst for Conversion of Epoxides to Acetonides

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A mild and efficient preparation of 1,3-dioxolanes from epoxides and acetone has been carried out in high to excellent yields under catalysis of potassium dodecatungstocobaltate trihydrate (K5CoW12O40⋅3H2O) (0.01 molar equiv.).

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  1. Chemistry Department, Isfahan University, Isfahan, 81745-117, Iran

    M.H. Habibi, S. Tangestaninejad, V. Mirkhani & B. Yadollahi

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Habibi, M., Tangestaninejad, S., Mirkhani, V. et al. K5CoW12O40⋅3H2O: A Novel Cobalt Polyoxometalate Catalyst for Conversion of Epoxides to Acetonides. Catalysis Letters 75, 205–207 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016752307623

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