Abstract
Complexes of group 13 metal (Al, Ga, In) ions with neutral α-diimine ligands have been prepared and characterized. The Al(III) and Ga(III) [M(α-diimine)2Cl2][MCl4] complexes catalyze the epoxidation of alkenes by peracetic acid under ambient conditions. The two complexes display nearly identical reactivity, demonstrating that inexpensive and highly abundant aluminum is a viable catalytic metal for these reactions.
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