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Lewis acid capable of one-electron oxidation; effects oxidative cleavage and oxidative coupling reactions

Dichloro(ethoxy)oxovanadium(V) (VO(OEt)Cl2) is prepared by addition of ethanol to Vanadyl Trichloride.

Moisture sensitive; should be handled under dry inert atmosphere and refrigerated in the dark to prevent decomposition (orange fumes). Avoid breathing the vapor; skin irritant and corrosive. Use in a fume hood.