Tricarbonyltris propionitrile molybdenum

The properties of the Mo complex are similar to that of the W analog except that it is somewhat more air sensitive, becoming dark brown in color within an hour. The IR spectrum shows carbonyl bands at 1919 and 1800cm.  

The yellow Cr(CO)3(EtCN)3 is much more deeply colored and air sensitive than the Mo and W analogs, turning green within seconds. However, it did 

This work was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Division of Chemical Sciences, Office of Basic Energy Sciences. 

SubmitUid by JONATHAN R. DILWORTH aai RAYMOND L. RICHARDS Checked GRACE J.-J. CHENf aid JOHN W. McDONALDf 

A preparation of trons-[Mo(N2)2(dppe)2] (dppe=Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2) that uses triethylaluminum as leductant has already been reported in 

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