Pd-Containing Organopolyoxometalates Derived from Dawson Polyoxometalate [P 2 W 15 V 3 O 62 ] 9– : Lewis Acidity and Dual Site Catalysis

What is it about?

Grafting of a palladium complex to the Dawson vanadotungstate polyanion [P2W15V3O62]9– via an organic ligand generates a large family of pincer-type hybrid polyoxometalates. The palladium-POM derivatives have dual catalytic properties. Unlike their parent inorganic polyanions, they catalyze allylations while retaining their oxidant character, which leads to single-pot dual site catalysis. This opens a new route for multicatalytic reactions.

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Why is it important?

Electronic communication between inorganic POM and organometallic Pd-complex. Recycling of palladium is possible.