Synthesis, Structure, and Catalytic Epoxidation Property of a New Phenolato and μ1,1,3-Azido Co-Bridged Polynuclear Manganese(III) Complex Derived from N,N′-Bis(5-methylsalicylidene)ethane-1,2-diamine

Abstract

A new phenolato and μ1,1,3-azido co-bridged polynuclear manganese(iii) complex has been synthesised and characterised. The structure of the complex has been confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The ability of the complex to catalyse the epoxidation of styrene using PhIO or NaOCl as oxidant has been studied. Results show the catalysis to occur efficiently in the presence of PhIO and NaOCl.