Patent ID: 7153806
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B01J,C07C

Abstract:
1. An encapsulated organometallic cluster complex catalyst wherein the organometallic cluster is of formula [MM′ 2 (μ 3 -O)(RCOO) m L m ′]L′ n , wherein M and M′ are 3d or mid to late transition metal ions, R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, aryl, substituted alkyl and substituted aryl group; m is in the range of from 3 to 6, L is selected from the group consisting of RCOO, pyridine, nitrogen-containing organic bases, H 2 O, and organic solvents; L′ is a halide ion or halide containing ion and m′ and n are in the range of 0 to 3, said complex being encapsulated in a porous material.