Efficient uptake of dimethyl sulfoxide by the desoxomolybdenum(iv) dithiolate complex containing bulky hydrophobic groups†
Abstract
A desoxomolybdenum(IV) complex containing bulky hydrophobic groups and NH⋯S hydrogen bonds, (Et4N)[MoIV(OSitBuPh2)(1,2-S2-3,6-{(4-tBuC6H4)3CCONH}2C6H2)2], was synthesized. This complex promotes the oxygen-atom-transfer (OAT) reaction of DMSO by efficient uptake of the substrate into the active center. The clean OAT reaction of Me3NO is also achieved.