Transformation of tetranuclear [{MoO 3 (L cat )Cu} 2 ] 2− into trinuclear [MoO 2 (L cat ) 2 Cu 2 ] and possible implications for the formation of Bis(MPT)Mo by MobA

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: A. M. Buddhika Chandima, Umesh I. Kaluarachchige Don, Cassandra L. Ward, Richard L. Lord, Stanislav Groysman
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00178e
Cited by: 2
References: 45

Abstract

[Mo VI O 3 (L cat )] 2− forms a Cu( i )-supported dimeric structure that spontaneously disproportionates into [Mo VI O 2 (L cat ) 2 ] 2− and molybdate. This suggests a similar transformation of [{MoO 3 (MPT)} 2 ] 4− into [MoO 2 (MPT) 2 ] 2− by MobA is feasible.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Metalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteins Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
25
Pages
6773–6777
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN