Synthesis of novel dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes bearing ferrocenyldiimine and their catalytic performances in olefin epoxidation

摘要

Novel dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes bearing bis(ferrocenylcarbal-dimine) ligands were prepared in good yield and characterized by spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The complexes were found to be excellent catalysts for the homogeneous epoxidation of cyclohexene and styrene using tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as oxidant. The complexes can be recovered and reused.