Reaction
Catalyst for the hydroxyl-directed epoxidation of olefins.
Catalyst for the asymmetric oxidation of disulfides.
Catalyst for the Mannich reaction.
Catalyst for sulfoxidation of alkanes.
Chemical Properties
powder
Uses
Vanadyl acetylacetonate may be used as a precursor for the preparation of vanadium dioxide thin films for applications in “intelligent” window coating and data storage.
Uses
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Acetylacetonate is used as a catalyst in organic chemistry and is also an intermediate in synthetic reactions, such as the synthesis of novel oxovanadium complexes that display antitumor activity.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Purification Methods
It crystallises from acetone. [cf Fernelius & Bryant Inorg Synth V 105 1957, Beilstein 1 IV 3672.]