Copolymerization of Ethylene with lO-Undecen-l-ol Using Highly Active Vanadium（III） Precatalysts Bearing Bis（imino）pyrrolyl Ligands

The copolymerizations of ethylene with 10-undecen-1-ol have been investigated using vanadium precatalysts, bis（imino）pyrrolyl vanadium（Ⅲ） complexes 1-3, 2,5-C4H2N（CH=NR）2VCl2（THF）2 [R = C6H5 （1）, 2,6-iPr2C6H3 （2）, C6F5 （3）], and the iminopyrrolyl and b-diketiminate ones for comparison. The polar monomer was pretreated by diethylaluminium chloride （present also as the cocatalyst） before the copolymerization. The monomer reactivity ratios were evaluated using the Fineman-Ross method. The ligand structure considerably influenced the catalytic activity and tolerance towards the polar monomer, the polar monomer incorporation and the molecular weights of the resultant copolymers. The bis（imino）pyrrolyl vanadium complexes exhibited promising catalytic performance for the copolymerization, and a high catalytic activity up to 3.84 kg/mmolv·h with a high comonomer incorporation of 14.0 mol% was achieved by complex 3 under mild conditions.     

STUDIES ON ORGANO-MOLYBDENUM AND TUNGSTEN COMPOUNDS(Ⅲ)——CATALYTIC POLYMERIZATION OF ACETYLENE BY M-O-C BOND-CONTAINING COMPLEXES OF Mo AND W

Catalytic polymerization of acetylene in the presence of n5-C5H5-M-(CO)3 R (M=Mo,W;R=CH3-,C2H5-) has been studied.The results show that these complexes possess catalytic activities for the polymerization and copolymerization of monosubstituted acetylene.The catalytic mechanism has been preliminarily discussed.It is suggested that the active species be metal-car-bene.In our previous publications we reported the synthesis of some new Fischer's molybdenum and tungsten-carbene complexes and catalytic activity for alkyne polymerization.The results show that the activity of Fischer's molybdenum-carbene is higher than that of tungsten.The catalytic polymerization of alkyne by M-σ-c bond-containing complexes of molybdenum and tungsten has not been reported yet in literature.Therefore,four M-σ-C bondontaining complexes of molybdenum and tungsten were synthesized by using the method reported in the literature,and catalyst polymerization of alkyne by these complexes was examined.     

Ethylene polymerization and ethylene/hexene copolymerizaion with vandium catalysts bearing thiophenolphosphine ligands

Vanadium(Ⅲ) complexes bearing thiophenol-phosphine ligands (2a-2b) (2-R-6-PPh2-C6H2S) VCl2(THF)2 (2a: R=H; 2b: R=Me3Si) were prepared from VCl3(THF)3 by treating with 1.0 equiv of the ligand in tetrahydrofuran in the presence of excess triethylamine. The two complexes were characterized by FTIR and mass spectra as well as elemental analyses. On activation with Et2AlCl, these complexes exhibited high catalytic activities (up to 22.1 kg PE/(mmolV·h·bar)) even at high temperature (70℃), and produced high molecular weight polymers with unimodal molecular weight distributions, indicating the polymerization took place in a single-site nature. This result may be attributed to benefits of introduction of second-row donor atoms for adjusting charge density of the vanadium centers. In addition, these complexes also exhibited high catalytic activities for ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization. Catalytic activity, comonomer incorporation and polymer molecular weight can be controlled in a wide range by the variation of catalyst structure and the reaction parameters such as Al/V molar ratio, comonomer feed concentration and polymerization reaction temperature.     

Rare-earth metal amido complexes supported by bridged bis(β-diketiminato) ligand as efficient catalysts for hydrophosphonylation of aldehydes and ketones

A series of rare-earth metal amides supported by a cyclohexyl-linked bis(β-diketiminato) ligand were synthesized,and their catalytic activities for hydrophosphonylation of aldehydes and ketones were developed.Reaction of [(Me3Si)2N]3 RE(Cl)Li(THF)3 with the cyclohexyl-linked bis(-diketimine) H2L(1)(L=Cy[NC(Me)CHC(Me)NAr]2,Cy = cyclohexyl,Ar=2,6-i-Pr2C6H3) gave the rare-earth metal amides LREN(SiMe3)2(RE = Nd(2),Sm(3),Dy(4),Er(5),Y(6)).All complexes were fully characterized by elemental,spectroscopic and single-crystal X-ray analyses.Investigation of the catalytic properties of the complexes reveals that these complexes exhibited a high catalytic activity towards the hydrophosphonylation of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of a very low loading of rare-earth metal amides(0.1-1 mol%) at room temperature in a short time.     

SPONTANEOUS COPOLYMERIZATION OF 4-METHYLENE-1,3-DIOXOLANE DERIVATIVES WITH ACRYLONITRILE AND SUBSTITUENT EFFECT

The copolymerization of six 2-substituted 4-methylene-1, 3-dioxolane with aerylonitrile(AN) gives rise spontaneously to the alternating copolymers by the participation of charge-transfer(CT) complexes. The structures of copolymers was ascertained by their IR, ~1H and ~(13)C NMR spectra, etc.. The electron effect of suhstituents on 2-position of monomer 2 is the most important factor in predicting the reactivity of CT complexes. However the steric effect determines the ring-opening degree of monomer 2. The spontaneous copolymerization mechanism has been discussed.     

Phosphine/Benzocyclone-based Neutral Nickel Catalysts for Ethylene Polymerization and Copolymerization with Polar Monomers

The efficient copolymerization of olefin with polar monomers using nickel-based catalysts presents a longstanding challenge. In this contribution, three phosphine-benzocyclone ligands and corresponding neutral nickel catalysts(Ni1: Ar = Ph; Ni2: Ar = 2-(C6H5)C6H4; Ni3: Ar = 2-[2’,6’-(Me O)2-C6H3]C6H4) were prepared and applied for the ethylene polymerization and copolymerization with polar monomers without any cocatalyst. The bulky substituent groups in complexes Ni2 and Ni3 contributed to high ...     

Synthesis,Structure and Norbornene Polymerization Catalyzed by Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex Bearing N,O-bis(1-(6-ethylpyridin-2-ylimino)-methylenyl)naphthalen-2-ol Ligand

The title complex bis{1-{[(6-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methylenyl}-2-naphthalenolato-N,O}-nickel(Ⅱ)(C36H32N4O2Ni) has been synthesized by the reaction of 1-{[(6-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methylenyl}-2-naphthalenol with Ni(CH3COO)2·4H2O, and characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis and TG. The complicated space structure has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 11.410(4), b = 14.382(4), c = 18.121(6) , β = 97.147(6)°, V = 2950.5(16) 3, C36H32N4O2Ni, Mr = 611.37, Z = 4, Dc = 1.376 g/cm3, μ = 0.698 mm-1, F(000) = 1280, the final R = 0.0519 and wR = 0.1493(Ⅰ 2δ(Ⅰ)). This title compound was used as precatalysts for the polymerisation of norbornene. When activated with MAO, the complex exhibited excellent catalytic activity up to 1.98 × 107 g of PNB(mol of Ni)-1 h-1 with high monomer conversion.     

新的聚苯乙烯负载锌化合物:高效苯酚氧化催化剂(英文)

The novel recyclable free –ONNO– tetradentate Schiff base ligand N,N′‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3‐ methox‐ybenzaldehyde)4‐methylbenzene‐1,2‐diamine (3‐MOBdMBn) was synthesized. Complexation of this ligand with zinc(3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn) was performed, and the catalytic activity of the complex was evaluated. The polymer‐supported analog of this complex(P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn) was synthesized, and its catalytic activity was studied. These free and polymer‐anchored zinc complexes were prepared by the reactions of metal solutions with one molar equivalent of unsupported 3‐MOBdMBn or P‐3‐MOBdMBn in methanol under nitrogen. The catalytic activity of 3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn and P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn was evaluated in phenol oxidation. The activity of P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn was signif‐icantly affected by the polymer support, and the rate of phenol conversion was around 50% for polystyrene‐supported 3‐MOBdMBn. The experimental results indicated that the reaction rate was affected by the polymer support, and the rate of phenol conversion was 1.64 μmol/(L·s) in the presence of polystyrene‐supported 3‐MOBdMBn.     

Synthesis,Structure and Norbornene Polymerization Catalyzed by Bis{1-[[(3- ethyl-6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methyl- enyl]-2-naphthalenolato-N,O}nickel( Ⅱ)

The title complex bis{1-[[(3-ethyl-6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)imino]methylenyl]- 2-na- phthalenola-to-N,O}nickel has been synthesized by the reaction of 1-[[(3-ethyl-6-methyl-2- pyridinyl) imino] methylenyl]-2-naphthalenol with Ni(CH3 COO)2 ·4H2 O, and characterized by IR spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with a = 11.100(2), b = 15.900(3), c = 18.000(4), V = 3176.8(11)3, C38 H34 N4 NiO2, Mr = 637.40, Z = 4, Dc = 1.333 g/cm3, μ = 0.651 mm-1, F(000) = 1336, the final R = 0.0783 and wR = 0.2119. This title compound was investigated for the catalytic behavior towards norbornene(NB) vinyl addition polymerization. And the complex exhibited good catalytic activity to catalyze norbornene polymerization using MAO as a cocatalyst.     

High Trans-1,4(Co)Polymerization of β-Myrcene and Isoprene with an Iminophosphonamide Lanthanum Catalyst

β-Iminophosphonamide ligated lanthanum bis(benzyl) complex(NPNDipp)La(CH2Ph-4-Me)2(THF)(NPNDipp = Ph2P(NC6H3iPr2-2,6)2), upon activation of Al Et3 and [Ph3C][B(C6F5)4], exhibited high catalytic activity and high trans-1,4 stereoselectivity for the polymerization of bio-sourced b-myrcene(MY). Based on which, a series of novel trans-1,4 regulated elastomers could be generated by random/block copolymerization of MY and isoprene(IP).     

Living polymerization of 1,3-butadiene catalyzed by half-titanocene complex bearing dibenzhydryl-substituted aryloxide ligand

Half-titanocene complexes bearing dibenzhydryl-substituted aryloxide ligands(2a-2d) were prepared. Among them, 2c adopted a three-legged distorted tetrahedral geometry evidenced by X-ray crystallography. The poly-1,3-butadiene with high molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution was obtained by using these complexes as the catalysts activated with methylaluminoxane(MAO). The catalytic activities of the complexes depended on their structures. The Ti―O―C bond in the complexes with large angle afforded them with higher activity, while Cp*-based complexes exhibited lower activities than the Cp-based analogues. The activity of complex increased with increasing the polymerization temperature while the selectivity remained no change, indicating the high thermal stability. Furthermore, the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene catalyzed by 2a/MAO at 0 °C has been found in a living fashion.     

Direct amination of benzene to aniline with several typical vanadium complexes

The liquid-phase direct catalytic amination of benzene to aniline was performed in acetic acid water solvent using a series of vanadium(Ⅲ,Ⅳ,Ⅴ)complexes with N,O-or O,O-ligands as catalysts and hydroxylamine hydrochloride as the aminating agent. The vanadium complexes exhibited much higher selectivity towards the production of aniline than NaVO_3 or VOSO_4.Under the optimized conditions,an aniline yield of 42.5%and a TON of 48 with a high selectivity of above 99.9%was obtained using 0.2 mmol of[VO(OAc)_2]...     

微波辅助溶胶-凝胶法合成MgO纳米粒子及其催化合成Hantzsch1,4-二氢吡啶性能(英文)

A microwave-assisted sol-gel method was employed for the preparetion of nano-sized MgO particles using Mg(NO 3)2·6H2O as precursor and deionized water as solvent.The sample calcined at 500℃ had a high specific surface area of 243.2m2/g and particles sizes from 9.5to10.5nm.For comparison,MgO nanoparticles were also synthesized without microwave irradiation.X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization showed the formation of smaller particles after microwave irradiation.The structure and morphology of the MgO particles were analyzed by N2 adsorption-desorption,XRD,scanning electron microscopy,and transmission electron microscopy.Their catalytic behavior was studied with the one-pot synthesis of Hantzsch1,4-dihydropyridines from the reaction of aromatic aldehydes,ethyl acetoacetate,and ammonium acetate.The MgO nanoparticles have high catalytic activity and gave the desired products in good to high yields.The catalyst can be easily recovered by filtration and was used at least three times with only a slight reduction in its catalytic activity.     

Binuclear Aluminum Complexes Supported by Linked Bis(β-diketiminate) Ligands for Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Esters

Binuclear aluminum alkyl complexes 2a–4g supported by linked bis(β-diketiminate) ligands were synthesized via the reaction of AlEt_3 or AlMe_3 and the corresponding proligand in a 2:1 molar ratio with moderate yields. The isolated complexes were well-characterized by ~1H-NMR, ~(13)C-NMR and elemental analysis. The binuclear nature of aluminum complex 2b was further confirmed by an X-ray diffraction study. All complexes 2a–4g could efficiently initiate the ring-opening polymerization(ROP) of ε-caprolactone in toluene. The substituents at the aromatic rings and the linker unit in the auxiliary ligands exerted significant influence on the catalytic behavior of the investigated aluminum complexes. Complex 4g(R~1 = R~2 = Cl) containing propylenyl bridging unit exhibited the highest catalytic activity among these complexes, which might be attributed to the increased electrophilicity of the metal center as well as more opened coordination sphere. The molecular weights of obtained poly(ε-caprolactone)s deviating considerably from the theoretical values indicated that the ROP of ε-caprolactone by complexes 2a–4g was not well-controlled, which was also judged from the broad molecular weight distributions(MWD = 1.47-2.47) of produced poly(ε-caprolactone)s. These complexes proved to be inactive toward the polymerization of rac-lactide alone. In the presence of alcohol the polymerization occurred, which was actually initiated by the decomposition species of the aluminum complex upon the treatment with isopropanol.     

Dimerization of Propylene by Nickel (Ⅱ) and Cobalt (Ⅱ) Catalysts Based on Bidentate Nitrogen-phosphino Chelating Ligands

The catalytic property of propylene dimerization by several nickel (Ⅱ), cobalt (Ⅱ) complexes containing N-P bidentate ligands was studied in combination with organoaluminum co-catalysts. The effects of the type of aluminum co-catalysts and its relative amount, the nature of precursors in terms of ligand backbone and metal center were investigated. The results indicated that precursor I (N,N-dimethyl-2-(diphenylphosphino)aniline nickel (Ⅱ) dichloride) exhibited high activity in propylene dimerization in the presence of the strong Lewis acid Et3Al2Cl3, whereas low productivity by its cobalt analogues was observed under identical reaction conditions.     

Introduction of Constrained Cyclic Skeleton into β-Enaminoketonato Vanadium Complexes: A Strategy for Stabilization of Active Centre of Vanadium Catalyst for Ethylene Polymerization

Several novel mono( ?-enaminoketonato) vanadium complexes bearing constrained cyclic skeleton, including[(C6H5)C6H3C(O) = C(CH2)nCH = N ― Ar]VCl2(THF)2(V3a: n = 1, Ar = C6H5; V4a: n = 2, Ar = C6H5; V4b: n = 2, Ar =C6F5; V4c: n = 2, Ar =(C3H7)2C6H3; V5a: n = 3, Ar = C6H5), were synthesized and their structure and properties were characterized. The structures of V4 c and V5 a in solid-state were further confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis.Density functional theory(DFT) results indicated that these complexes showed enhanced steric hindrance around the metal center as compared with the acyclic analogues. Upon activation with Et2 Al Cl and in the presence of ethyl trichloroacetate as a reactivator, all of the complexes exhibited high catalytic activities(107 g PE/(mol V·h)) toward ethylene polymerization, and the obtained polymers exhibited unimodal distributions(Mw/Mn = 2.0-2.3) even produced at elevated temperatures(70-100 °C) and prolonged reaction time. When MAO was employed as a cocatalyst, they only showed moderate catalytic activities(105 g PE/(mol V·h)), but the resulting polymers had higher molecular weights(168-241 kg/mol). These vanadium complexes with cyclic skeleton also showed high catalytic activities toward ethylene/norbornene copolymerization. The produced copolymers displayed approximate alternating structure at high in-feed concentration of norbornene. The catalytic capabilities of these complexes could be tuned conveniently by varying ligand structure. Furthermore, the cyclic voltammetry results also proved that these complexes exhibited better redox stabilities than the complexes bearing linear skeleton.     

THE INFLUENCE OF SUBSTITUENT ELECTRONIC EFFECT ON ETHYLENE OLIGOMERIZATION ACTIVITIES OF BIS(IMINO)PYRIDYL Fe(II) CATALYSTS: A COMBINED MOLECULAR MECHANICS AND CHARGE EQUILIBRATION METHOD

 Bis(imino)pyridyl Fe(II) complexes are important catalysts in ethylene oligomerization for preparing α-olefins. The metal net charge-activity relationship of bis(imino)pyridyl Fe(II) complexes was investigated by molecular mechanics (MM) and net charge equilibration (QEq) method with modified Dreiding force field. It was found that metal net charge was in reverse ratio to ethylene oligomerization activity. Electron-donor substituents with less steric hindrance to the central metal were favorable to Fe complex activity. Metal net charge-activity relationship could be used to assist the design of new Fe oligomerization catalysts with higher activity.     

THE INFLUENCE OF SUBSTITUENT ELECTRONIC EFFECT ON ETHYLENE OLIGOMERIZATION ACTIVITIES OF BIS(IMINO) PYRIDYL Fe(Ⅱ) CATALYSTS:A COMBINED MOLECULAR MECHANICS AND CHARGE EQUILIBRATION METHOD

Bis(imino)pyridyl Fe(Ⅱ) complexes are important catalysts in ethylene oligomerization for preparingα-olefins. The metal net charge-activity relationship of bis(imino)pyridyl Fe(Ⅱ) complexes was investigated by molecular mechanics (MM) and net charge equilibration(QEq) method with modified Dreiding force field.It was found that metal net charge was in reverse ratio to ethylene oligomerization activity.Electron-donor substituents with less steric hindrance to the central metal were favorable to Fe complex ...     

Mono-and Binuclear Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes Supported by Quinoline-2-imidate Ligands:Synthesis,Characterization,and 1,3-Butadiene Polymerization

A series of mono-and binuclear Co(II) complexes(Co1–Co7) supported by quinoline-2-imidate ligands were synthesized and thoroughly characterized.Measured by single crystal X-ray crystallography,complexes Co1 and Co3 adopted distorted tetrahedral structures around the cobalt center.Upon activation by ethylaluminium sesquichloride(EASC),these cobalt complexes exhibited high catalytic activity and cis-1,4-selectivity towards 1,3-butadiene polymerization.The effects of ligand environment,polymerization temperature,and cocatalyst types on the polymerization were investigated in detail.Interestingly,the binuclear Co(II) complexes exhibited high thermal stability,and the polymer yields were up to 97.2% even at a high temperature of 70 °C.     

新的聚苯乙烯负载锌化合物:高效苯酚氧化催化剂(英文)

The novel recyclable free –ONNO– tetradentate Schiff base ligand N,N′‐bis(2‐hydroxy‐3‐ methox‐ybenzaldehyde)4‐methylbenzene‐1,2‐diamine (3‐MOBdMBn) was synthesized. Complexation of this ligand with zinc(3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn) was performed, and the catalytic activity of the complex was evaluated. The polymer‐supported analog of this complex(P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn) was synthesized, and its catalytic activity was studied. These free and polymer‐anchored zinc complexes were prepared by the reactions of metal solutions with one molar equivalent of unsupported 3‐MOBdMBn or P‐3‐MOBdMBn in methanol under nitrogen. The catalytic activity of 3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn and P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn was evaluated in phenol oxidation. The activity of P‐3‐MOBdMBn‐Zn was signif‐icantly affected by the polymer support, and the rate of phenol conversion was around 50% for polystyrene‐supported 3‐MOBdMBn. The experimental results indicated that the reaction rate was affected by the polymer support, and the rate of phenol conversion was 1.64 μmol/(L·s) in the presence of polystyrene‐supported 3‐MOBdMBn.