Chemical Properties
greenish crystals
Preparation
Tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylmolybdenum is prepared by refluxing Hexacarbonylmolybdenum in Acetonitrile in an inert atmosphere. Removal of solvent
under an inert atmosphere yields tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylmolybdenum.
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storage
Tris(acetonitrile)tricarbonylmolybdenum is air and thermally sensitive; pyrophoric; molybdenum(0) is reputed to be of low toxicity.
Use in a fume hood.
References
1. Tate, D. P.; Knipple, W. R.; Augl, J. M. IC 1962, 1, 433.
