Hydrothermal synthesis of an ortho-metallated Co(iii) complex anchored by a carboxylate group with a selective oxidation catalytic property?

Dalton Transactions Pub Date: 2012-12-17 DOI: 10.1039/C2DT32468G

Abstract

An air-stable and water-tolerant ortho-metallated complex [Co(tfb)(bpy)2](NO3)·3H2O was obtained via hydrothermal synthesis. The mechanism for the formation of Co–C bond was studied using both DFT calculations and experimental analysis. This highly stable complex exhibits good catalytic performance for the selective oxidation of cyclohexane.

Graphical abstract: Hydrothermal synthesis of an ortho-metallated Co(iii) complex anchored by a carboxylate group with a selective oxidation catalytic property
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