Catalysis Letters, Vol.75, No.3-4, 205-207, 2001
K5CoW12O40 center dot 3H(2)O: a novel cobalt polyoxometalate catalyst for conversion of epoxides to acetonides
A mild and efficient preparation of 1,3-dioxolanes from epoxides and acetone has been carried out in high to excellent yields under catalysis of potassium dodecatungstocobaltate trihydrate (K5CoW12O40. 3H(2)O) (0-01 molar equiv.).