Site selectivity and competitive CO attack in Co4(CO)10(μ4-PPh)2 using methanolic

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-328X(90)85475-E

The reaction between the tetracobalt cluster Co4(CO)10(μ₄-PPh)2 (1) and (1.1 equivalents of a 1.3 M solution in MeOH) has been examined in THF at -78 deg C.Low temperature IR analysis reveals the presence of both the hydroxycarbonyl