Heterogenization of racemic ethylenebis(1-indenyl)zirconium dichloride on trimethylaluminum vapor modified silica surface

Heterogeneous metallocene catalysts were prepared by adsorbing rac-Et(Ind)₂ZrCl₂ on a modified silica surface in solution. The modification of silica was conducted in gas phase with atomic layer chemical vapor deposition (ALCVD) technique, where the silica, preheated at either 350 or 600°C, was allowed to react with vaporized trimethylaluminum (TMA) at 250°C. Modified carriers and heterogeneous catalysts were characterized with FTIR, ¹H MAS (magic-angle spinning) NMR, ¹³C, and ²⁹Si CP (cross-polarization) MAS NMR spectroscopies and elemental analyses. In the reaction of TMA with silica, a saturated surface was formed consisting of different (---O)_4−nSi(CH₃)_n (n=1, 2 or 3) and ---AlCH₃ groups. The ratio of ---SiMe to ---AlMe groups was approximately 1.5 in the TMA/SiO₂ carriers. When the metallocene was adsorbed onto the carrier it seemed to react with the surface ---AlCH₃ groups and possibly ---ZrCH₃ groups were formed. Heterogeneous catalysts were tested in the polymerization of ethylene and propylene in the presence of methylalumoxane (MAO). And they produced similar polymer as the homogeneous rac-Et(Ind)₂ZrCl₂ catalyst, but with lower activity. A catalyst with the best activity was achieved from silica that was preheated at 600°C. Moreover, leaching of catalyst was examined whereupon a part of zirconium was observed to desorb from the carrier.     

Metal content determination in polymerization catalysts by direct methods

Metal contents in polymerization catalysts were comparatively determined by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. Catalysts were prepared by grafting metallocene onto bare silica or onto silica chemically modified with methylaluminoxane (MAO). Catalysts were compressed as self-supporting pellets (RBS and XRF), or mounted on adhesive copper tape (XPS). The proximity of the mass of the atomic nuclei did not allow resolution by RBS of the signals corresponding to Zr and Nb, nor Si and Al in catalyst systems such as (nBuCp)₂ZrCl₂/Cp₂NbCl₂/MAO/SiO₂. On the other hand, Zr, Nb, Si and Al lines were completely resolved in an XRF spectrum. For supported metallocenes on bare silica, XPS measurement was ca. 40% higher than that obtained by RBS. Silica-supported zirconocene showed good agreement in Zr content determination by XRF and RBS.     

Effect of silane-modified silica/MAO-supported Et[Ind]2ZrCl2 metallocene catalyst on copolymerization of ethylene

Effect of SiCl₄-modified silica/MAO-supported Et[Ind]₂ZrCl₂ metallocene catalyst on copolymerization of ethylene with -olefins was investigated. Effect of SiCl₄ on activities was diminished with higher -olefins. Molecular weights of copolymers decreased with SiCl₄ modification. SiCl₄ modification also resulted in a lower molecular weight distribution. ¹³C NMR showed that ethylene incorporation in all systems gave copolymers with similar triad distribution. In addition, a narrow branching distribution can be achieved with SiCl₄ modification.     

Supported metallocene catalysts—interactions of (n-BuCp)2HfCl2 with methylaluminoxane and silica

The species on supported olefin polymerisation catalysts consisting of (n-BuCp)₂HfCl₂, methylaluminoxane (MAO) and dehydroxylated silica were identified by EXAFS and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Whereas the reaction of (n-BuCp)₂HfCl₂ with silica leads to a product containing HfO and HfSi non-bonded interactions with concurrent loss of Hf---Cl bonds, the reaction of (n-BuCp)₂HfCl₂ with silica pretreated with methylaluminoxane yields a mixture of several hafnocene species. The bonding features of (n-BuCp)₂HfCl₂ and (n-BuCp)₂HfCl₂/SiO₂ are still present to some extent but with new interactions consistent with hafnocene cation formation. The relative proportions of these species depend strongly on the method of the catalyst preparation.     

Modified silicas as supports for single-site zirconocene catalysts

The reactivity of Cp₂ZrCl₂ towards partially dehydroxylated silica was evaluated and the effects of chemical modification of this silica were studied. Different modified silicas were prepared by reaction of the original partially dehydroxylated silica with silicon ethers, EtOSiMe₃ and (Me₃Si)₂O, or a silazane, (Me₃Si)₂NH. The resulting materials were activated with MAO and the catalytic systems were evaluated in ethylene polymerization. The different reactions were monitored by FT-IR spectroscopy. The catalysts were characterized by elemental analysis as well as by infrared and UV–vis spectroscopy. Grafting of organosilanes occurs by reaction with reactive siloxane bridges. The new SiR₃ groups formed on the surface react with Cp₂ZrCl₂ to form volatile ClSiMe₃ and oxo zirconium species. These latter species are active, after the addition of MAO, in ethylene polymerization. The effects caused by changing the nature of the modifier in the grafting reaction with the metallocene, as well as the catalytic activities of the resulting materials, are presented and discussed.     

Synthesis and characterization of planarly chiral nonbridged bis(1-R-indenyl) zirconium dichloride complexes and X-ray structure of rac-[(η-C9H6-1-C(CH3)2---o-C6H4---OCH3)2ZrCl2]·THF

Reactions of the lithium salts of 3-substituted indenes 1, 2 with ZrCl₄(THF)₂ gave two series of nonbridged bis(1-substituted)indenyl zirconocene dichloride complexes. Fractional recrystallization from THF–petroleum ether furnished the pure racemic and mesomeric isomers of [(η⁵-C₉H₆-1-C(R¹)(R²)---o-C₆H₄---OCH₃)₂ZrCl₂]·nTHF (R¹=R²=CH₃, n=1, rac-1a and meso-1b; R¹=CH₃, R²=C₂H₅; n=0.5 or 0, rac-2a and meso-2b), respectively. Complex 1a was further characterized by X-ray diffraction to have a C₂ symmetrically racemic structure, where the six-member rings of the indenyl parts are oriented laterally and two o-CH₃O---C₆H₄---C(CH₃)₂--- substituents are oriented to the open side of the metallocene (Ind: bis-lateral, anti; Substituent: bis-central, syn). The four zirconocene complexes are highly symmetrical in solution as characterized by room temperature ¹H-NMR, however ¹H–¹H NOESY of meso-1b shows that some of the NOE interactions arise from the two separated indenyl parts of the same molecule, which can only be well explained by taking into account the torsion isomers in solution.     

Study of the supported zirconocene catalysts by means of UV/vis and DRIFT spectroscopy

UV/vis in diffusion reflection mode (DRS) and DRIFT spectroscopy have been used to study the surface zirconocene species formed at the interaction of Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrCl₂ and Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrMe₂ complexes with the MAO/SiO₂ support. Effect of additional activation of these catalysts with TIBA has been studied as well.

Structure of type [Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrMe]⁺[MeMAO]⁻ (C) is formed at the reaction of Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrMe₂ complex with MAO/SiO₂ (a.b. at 456 nm in UV/vis spectra). Interaction of this complex with TIBA results in the formation of new structure (D) with a.b. at 496 nm in UV/vis spectra.

The surface species of different composition and structures are formed at interaction of Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrCl₂ complex with MAO/SiO₂. The ratio between these species depends on the zirconium content in the Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrCl₂/MAO/SiO₂ catalysts. According to the DRIFTS data (CO and ethylene adsorption) and ethylene polymerization data these catalysts contain active ZrMe bonds but activity of these catalysts at ethylene polymerization is low. Interaction of Me₂Si(Ind)₂ZrCl₂/MAO/SiO₂ with TIBA leads to the formation of the new cationic structure of type (D) with a.b. at 496 nm in UV/vis spectra and great increasing of activity at ethylene polymerization.     

MCM-41 and SBA-15 supported Cp2ZrCl2 catalysts for the preparation of nano-polyethylene fibres via in situ ethylene extrusion polymerization

Under atmospheric pressure, nano-polyethylene fibres were prepared via in situ ethylene extrusion polymerization, with MCM-41 and SBA-15 supported zirconocene dichloride (Cp₂ZrCl₂) catalytic systems, respectively. The effects of the geometrical structures and surface properties of MCM-41 and SBA-15 on the morphology of the resultant polyethylene, catalytic activity and polymerization rate were investigated and compared in various polymerization conditions. The possible formation mechanism of nano-polyethylene fibres with MCM-41 and SBA-15 supported Cp₂ZrCl₂ as catalyst was discussed.     

Polymerization of ethylene with (C5Me5)2Zr(NMe2)2 cocatalyzed by common alkyl aluminums

Polymerizations of ethylene have been carried out by using Cp₂^*Zr(NMe₂)₂ (Cp^*=C₅Me₅) compound combined with common alkyl aluminums (AlR₃) and methylaluminoxane (MAO) as cocatalysts. The AlMe₃ cocatalyzed system showed no activity due to the formation of stable but inactive heterodinuclear [Cp₂^*2Zr(μ-Me)₂AlMe₂]⁺ cations; however, the bulkier AlR₃ [AlEt₃, Al(i-Bu)₃ and Al(i-Bu)₂H] cocatalyzed systems showed very high activities. Especially, Cp₂^*Zr(NMe₂)₂/Al(i-Bu)₃ catalyst showed higher catalytic activity and produced higher molecular weight (MW) polymer than Cp₂^*Zr(NMe₂)₂/MAO catalyst, demonstrating both MAO and bulky AlR₃ are effective cocatalysts for Cp₂^*Zr(NMe₂)₂ compound.     

Synthesis and characterization of Na5[Co(CO)3(P{(CH2)nC6H4-P-SO3}3)2], n = 1, 2, 3, and 6. Novel zwitterion

The electron donating water soluble phosphines, P{(CH₂)nC₆H₄-p-SO₃Na}₃,n = 1, 2, 3 and 6, react rapidly with Co₂(CO)₈ under two phase reaction conditions to yield the disproportionation products, [Co(CO)₃(P{(CH₂)nC₆H₄-p-SO₃Na₃}₂] [Co(CO)₄]. Selective precipitation yields the formally zwitterionic complex anions as the sodium salt, [Co(CO)₃(P{(CH₂)nC₆H₄-p-SO₃} ₃)₂]⁵⁻. The anions can be used as precursors to water soluble cobalt hydroformylation catalysts under two phase and supported aqueous phase conditions. The tendency to form alcohol products is low with these complexes. The behavior of the catalysts is consistent with an active species that remains water soluble during the reaction and is not leached into the nonaqueous phase.     

Synthesis and structural behavior of the P-functional organotin chlorides [Ph2P(CH2)3]2SnCl2, Ph2P(CH2)3SnCl2Me, and Ph2P(CH2)nSnCl3 (n=2, 3)

The P-functional organotin dichloride [Ph₂P(CH₂)₃]₂SnCl₂ (3) is synthesized by reaction of Ph₂P(CH₂)₃MgCl with SnCl₄ independently of the molar ratio of the starting compounds. The corresponding organotin trichlorides Ph₂P(CH₂)_nSnCl₂R (4: n=2, R=Cl; 5: n=3, R=Cl; 6: n=3, R=Me) are formed in a cleavage reaction of Ph₂P(CH₂)_nSnCy₃ (n=2, 3) with SnCl₄ or MeSnCl₃, respectively. The main features of the crystal structures of 3–6 are both intra- and intermolecular PSn coordinations and the existence of intermolecular Sn---ClSn bridges. For further characterization of the title compounds, the adducts 4(Ph₃PO)₂ (7) and 5(Ph₃PO) (8), as well as the P-oxides and P-sulfides of 3–6 (9–15), are synthesized. The results of crystal structure analyses of 7, 11, 12, and 14 are reported. The structures of 9–15 are characterized by intramolecular P=XSn interactions (X=O, S). A first insight into the structural behavior of the compounds 3–15 in solution is discussed on the basis of multinuclear NMR data.     

Synthesis of titanium(IV) complexes that contain the Bis(silylamide) ligand of the type [1,8-C10H6(NR)2], and alkene polymerization catalyzed by [1,8-C10H6(NR)2]TiCl2-cocatalyst system

[1,8-C₁₀H₆(NR)₂]TiCl₂ (3; R=SiMe₃, SiⁱBuMe₂, SiⁱPr₃) complexes have been prepared from dilithio salts [1,8-C₁₀H₆(NR)₂]Li₂ (2) and TiCl₄ in diethyl ether in moderate yields (60–63%). These complexes showed significant catalytic activities for ethylene polymerization and for ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization in the presence of methylaluminoxane (MAO), methyl isobutyl aluminoxane (MMAO), AlⁱBu₃– or AlEt₃–Ph₃CB(C₆F₅)₄ as a cocatalyst. The catalytic activities performed in heptane (cocatalyst MMAO) were higher than those carried out in toluene (cocatalyst MAO): 709 kg-PE/mol-Ti·h could be attained for ethylene polymerization by using [1,8-C₁₀H₆(NSiⁱBuMe₂)₂]TiCl₂–MMAO catalyst system.     

Protonation and hydrogenation of triosmium clusters containing the bridging diphosphine ligands Ph2P(CH2nPPh2 (n = 1 to 4)

Members of the series of bridging diphosphine clusters [Os₃(CO)₁₀(diphos)] where diphos = Ph₂P(CH_2nPPh₂ [dppm (n = 1), dppe (n = 2), dppp (n = 3), or dppb (n = 4)] show interesting differences in their reactivity towards H⁺ and H₂. Protonation leads to [Os₃(μ-H)(CO)₁₀(diphos)]⁺ with the hydrides bridging the same osmium atoms as the diphos ligand when diphos is dppe, dppp, or dppb, whereas the hydride and dppm bridge different edges in [Os₃9μ-H)(CO)₁₀(dppm)]⁺. Hydrogenation of the 1,2-diphos compounds leads to [Os₃(μ-H)₂(CO)₈(diphos)] (diphos = dppm, dppe, dppp) in good to excellent yield but the dppb analogue could not be made. Geometric and electronic factors affecting the ability to incorporate hydride ligands in these clusters are discussed.     

氨基修饰的金属有机框架Cu_3(BTC)_2的制备及其CO_2吸附性能研究

首先制备了嫁接氨基的均苯三甲酸,同时以其为原料通过溶剂热法合成了金属有机框架材料Cu_3(NH_2BTC)_2,利用XRD、N_2吸附-脱附、热重、红外、原位红外分析等表征手段对吸附剂进行了表征,并通过固定床测量穿透曲线的方法研究其CO_2吸附性能。结果表明,氨基被成功引入Cu_3(BTC)_2骨架中。氨基修饰的Cu_3(BTC)_2对CO_2有着较高的吸附容量,在10 kPa,50℃的条件下CO_2吸附量为1.41 mmol/g,这源于材料对于CO_2同时存在着物理吸附和化学吸附。     

Triphosphane formation from the terminal zirconium phosphinidene complex [Cp2Zr=PDmp(PMe3)] (Dmp=2,6-Mes2C6H3) and crystal structure of DmpP(PPh2)2

The new terminal phosphinidene complex [Cp₂Zr=PDmp(PMe₃)] (Dmp=2,6-Mes₂C₆H₃; 1) was prepared in 81% yield by the reaction of [Li(Et₂O)][P(H)Dmp] with [Cp₂Zr(Me)Cl] in the presence of excess PMe₃. Compound 1 reacts with Ph₂PCl to produce selectively the sterically congested triphosphane DmpP(PPh₂)₂ (2) and [Cp₂ZrCl₂] in high yields. The structure of 2 obtained by X-ray diffraction analysis of a single crystal reveals phosphorus–phosphorus bond lengths of 2.251(2) and 2.234(2) Å and a PPP bond angle of 105.46(6)°.     

Synthesis, characterization and antitumor activity of some arylantimony triphenylgermanylpropionates and crystal structures of Ph3GeCH(Ph)CH2CO2SbPh4 and [Ph3GeCH2CH(CH3)CO2]2Sb(4-ClC6H4)3

A series of novel arylantimony(V) triphenylgermanylpropionates with the formula (Ph₃GeCHR¹CHR²CO₂)_nSbAr_(5−n) (R¹=H, Ph; R²=H, CH₃; n=1, 2) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR and mass spectroscopy. The crystal structures of Ph₃GeCH(Ph)CH₂CO₂SbPh₄ and [Ph₃GeCH₂CH(CH₃)CO₂]₂Sb(4-ClC₆H₄)₃ were determined by X-ray diffraction. The in vitro antitumor activities of some selected compounds against five cancer cells are reported.     

Heterobimetallic Mo---Sn complexes. Reactions of [Mo(CO)3(CH3CN)2(Cl)(SnRCl2)] (R = Me, Ph) with 4(4-XC6H4)3 (X = Cl, F, H, Me, MeO)

Three families of heterobimetallic compounds were obtained by reaction of [Mo(CO)₃(CH₃CN)₂(Cl)(SnRCl₂)] (R = Ph, Me) with P(4-XC₆H₄)₃ (X = Cl, F, H, Me, MeO). The type of compound obtained dependent on the solvent and concentration of the starting compound. So, [Mo(CO)₂(CH₃COCH₃)₂(PPh₃)(Cl)(SnRCl₂)]·nCH₃COCH₃ (R = Ph, n = 0.5; R = Me, n = 1) (type I) and [Mo(CO)₃{P(4-XC₆H₄)₃}(μ-Cl)(SnRCl₂)]₂ (R = Ph, X = Cl, F, H, Me, MeO; R = Me, X = Cl, F) (type II) were isolated from acetone solution in ca 0.05 M and 0.1 M concentrations, respectively. However, [Mo(CO)₃(CH₃CN) {P(4-XC₆H₄)₃}(Cl)(SnRCl₂)] (R = Ph, X = H; R = Me, X = Cl, F, H) (type III) were obtained from dichloromethane solution independently of the concentration used. All new complexes showed a seven-coordinate environment at molybdenum, containing Mo---Cl and Mo---Sn bonds. Mössbauer spectra indicated a four-coordination at tin for type III complexes.     

Dehydrocoupling reactions of amines with silanes catalyzed by [(Et2N)3U][BPh4]

Dehydrocoupling reactions of primary amines RNH₂ with PhSiH₃ were catalyzed by [(Et₂N)₃U][BPh₄] to give the corresponding aminosilanes PhSiH_3−n(NHR)_n (n=1–3), the relative yields of the products were found to be dependent on the experimental conditions and on the nature of R. For a primary silane (PhSiH₃), the reactivity of RNH₂ follows the order primary>secondary>tertiary. Similar dehydrocoupling reactions using secondary amines with secondary silanes were found to be less reactive. Homodehydrocoupling of the silane was found not to be a competing reaction at room temperature. The hydride [(RNH)₂UH][BPh₄], which is plausibly formed in the reaction of [(RNH)₃U][BPh₄] with PhSiH₃ is a likely intermediate in the catalytic cycle.     

Synthesis and structure of the iron-substituted silylacetylene [(η-C5H5)Fe(CO)2SiMe2C]2 and its cobalt hexacarbonyl derivative [(η-C5H5)Fe(CO)2SiMe2C]2 · Co2(CO)6

A transition metal-substituted silylacetylene [(η⁵-C₅H₅)Fe(CO)₂SiMe₂C]₂, [FpMe₂SiC]₂ (I) was synthesized and characterized spectroscopically and structurally. I crystallized in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n, A = 13.011(3) Å B = 12.912(3) Å, C = 13.175(5) Å, β = 94.95(2). The acetylene linkage is reactive toward Co₂(CO)₈ to form I. Co₂(CO)₆ (II) which was also characterized spectroscopically and by single crystal X-ray diffraction. II crystallized in the orthorhombic space group Pbca, A = 17.64(2) Å, B = 14.225(10) Å, C = 24.49(2) Å.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and third-order non-linear optical property of heterobimetallic cluster compound [MoOICu3S3(2,2′-bipy)2]

Nest-shaped cluster [MoOICu₃S₃(2,2′-bipy)₂] (1) was synthesized by the treatment of (NH₄)₂MoS₄, CuI, (n-Bu)₄NI, and 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bipy) through a solid-state reaction. It crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/n, a=9.591(2) Å, b=14.820(3) Å, c=17.951(4) Å, β=91.98(2)°, V=2549.9(10) ų, and Z=4. The nest-shaped cluster was obtained for the first time with a neutral skeleton containing 2,2′-bipy ligand. The non-linear optical (NLO) property of [MoOICu₃S₃(2,2′-bipy)₂] in DMF solution was measured by using a Z-scan technique with 15 ns and 532 nm laser pulses. The cluster has large third-order NLO absorption and the third-order NLO refraction, its ₂ and n₂ values were calculated as 6.2×10⁻¹⁰ and −3.8×10⁻¹⁷ m² W⁻¹ in a 3.7×10⁻⁴ M DMF solution.