Example 13

Re(bpy)(CO)3(OH)

An acetone/water mixed solution (4:3 v/v, 70 mL) containing Re(bpy)(CO)3(OTf) (303 mg, 5.21×10−1 mmol) and potassium hydroxide (1.35 g, 24.1×10 mmol) was heated to reflux overnight. The acetone was slowly distilled off under reduced pressure, and a yellow solid thus separated was filtered off and dried under reduced pressure.

Yield: 120 mg (2.71×10−1 mmol), Yield: 51.5%

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