Type: Article

K5CoW12O40·3H2O: A novel cobalt polyoxometalate catalyst for conversion of epoxides to acetonides

Journal: Catalysis Letters (1572879X)Year: September 2001Volume: 75Issue: Pages: 205 - 207

Habibi M.H.Tangestaninejad S.^aMirkhani V.^aYadollahi B.^a

a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan

DOI:10.1023/A:1016752307623Language: English

Abstract

A mild and efficient preparation of 1,3-dioxolanes from epoxides and acetone has been carried out in high to excellent yields under catalysis of potassium dodecatungstocobaltate trihydrate (K5CoW12O40·3H2O) (0.01 molar equiv.).