in gas thermal decomposition reaction under inert atmosphere, between 0 and 1000°C, heating rate 10°C/min, from 0 to 250°C:2 PMe3, to 320°C:3 PMe3, at 450°C all PMe3 removed, remaining product: MoCl2;

in gas thermal decomposition reaction in air between 0 and 1000°C, heating rate 10°C/min, between 150 and 220°C: PMe3, at 350°C MoO,Cl2 at 450°C MoOCl2 as intermediate, product from 950°C: MoO3;

in gas thermal decomposition reaction in air between 0 and 1000°C, heating rate 10°C/min, between 150 and 220°C: PMe3, at 350°C MoO,Cl2 at 450°C MoOCl2 as intermediate, product from 950°C: MoO3;