Nature of the activity and the kinetics of cyclohexene hydrogenation by the catalytic system (C5H5)2 TiCl2?LiC4H9

The reaction of tributylphosphine with the catalytic system (C₅H₅)₂ TiCl₂–LiC₄H₉ prepared in an atmosphere of H₂ has been investigated in toluene solution. By using the ESR technique, a hydride complex Cp₂Ti(H) (PBu₃) has been detected. The proportionality between the rate of cyclohexene hydrogenation and the complex concentration has been established. The kinetics of cyclohexene hydrogenation has been investigated and a reaction mechanism is proposed.

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Cp₂TiCl₂–LiC₄H₉ (Cp–C₅H₅), H₂, Cp₂Ti(H) (PBu₃). Ti (III). .

     

On the character of molecular weight distribution of polyethylene produced in the presence of the homogeneous catalytic system (C5H5)2TiCl2Al(C2H5)2Cl

Experimental results obtained when studying the kinetics of ethylene polymerization in toluene, as well as data on fractionating polyethylene, are analysed and compared with the results of theoretical consideration of molecular weight distribution on the basis of the proposed kinetic scheme.The constants of the reactions of propagation, initiation, transfer and termination of polymer chains are evaluated and compared with literature data.     

Synthesis and crystal structures of (C8h8)Nd(C5H9C5H4) (THF)2 and [(C8H8)Gd(C5H9C4H4(THF)][(C8H8)GD(C5H9C5H4(THF)2]

LnCl₃ (Ln=Nd, Gd) reacts with C₅H₉C₅H₄Na (or K₂C₈H₈) in THF (C₅H₉C₅H₄ = cyclopentylcyclopentadienyl) in the ratio of 1 : to give (C₅H₉C₅H₄)LnCl₂(THF)_n (orC₈H₈)LnCl₂(THF)_n], which further reacts with K₂C₈H₈ (or C₅H₉C₅H₄Na) in THF to form the litle complexes. If Ln=Nd the complex (C₈H₈)Nd(C₅H₉C₅H₄)(THF)₂ (a) was obtained: when Ln=Gd the 1 : 1 complex [(C₈H₈)Gd(C_%H₉)(THF)][(C₈H₈)Gd(C₅H₉H₄)(THF)₂] (b) was obtained in crystalline form.

The crystal structure analysis shows that in (C₈H₈)Ln(C₅H₉C₅H₄)(THF)₂ (Ln=Nd or Gd), the Cyclopentylcyclopentadieny (η⁵), cyclooctatetraenyl (η⁸) and two oxygen atoms from THF are coordinated to Nd³⁺ (or Gd³⁺) with coordination number 10.

The centroid of the cyclopentadienyl ring (Cp′) in C₅H₉C₅H₄ group, cyclooctatetraenyl centroid (COTL) and two oxygens (THF) form a twisted tetrahedron around Nd³⁺ (or Gd³⁺). In (C₈H₈)Gd(C₅H₉C₅H₄)(THF), the cyclopentyl-cyclopentadienyl (η⁵), cyclooctatetraenyl (η⁸) and one oxygen atom are coordinated to Gd³⁺ with the coordination number of 9 and Cp′, COT and oxygen atom form a triangular plane around Gd³⁺, which is almost in the plane (dev. -0.0144 Å).     

The isomerization catalyst (C5H5)2TiCl2-LiAlH4. Influence of the nature of unsaturated hydrocarbons on the catalyst activity

The reaction pathway between the components of the catalytic system Cp₂TiCl₂-LiAlH₄-unsaturated hydrocarbon, depends considerably on the nature of the reaction medium. In dienes which are able to form stable η₃-allyltitanocene derivatives, these represents the main reaction product; they are catalytically active in the double bond shifts. In dienes not forming stable η³-allyltitanocene derivatives and in α-olefins, the catalytically-active η¹-alkenyl- and alkyl-titanocenes are transiently formed, deactivating rapidly to give the [(C₅H₅)(C₅H₄)TiHAlR₂]₂ complexes and minor amounts of η₃-allyltitanocene derivatives in a side reaction involving intermolecular hydrogen transfer. In all α-olefinic hydrocarbons, the formation of alkyl-, η¹-alkenyl- or η³-allyl-titanocene derivatives is preceded by the hydroalumination reaction, yielding Cp₂TiCl₂AlR₂ complexes. In internal olefins the hydroalumination reaction does not occur and the alkyltitanocenes which are formed catalyze the transformation of (Cp₂TiCl)₂ into μ-(η⁵ : η⁵-fulvalene)-di-μ-chlorobis(η⁵-cyclopentadienyltitanium), thus inducing the self-deactivation of the system.     

Polymerization of ethylene with the system (C5H5)2TiEtCl-AlEtCl2

The catalytic system (C₅H₅)₂TiEtCl-AlEtCl₂ in benzene and heptane was investigated. Only two species are formed at an equimolar ratio Al: Ti, viz. active (C₅H₅)₂TiEtCl.AlEtCl₂ (I) and inactive (C₅H₅)₂TiCl.AlEtCl₂ formed from (I). The rate constant of propagation is k_p^20° = 6.4 l/mole sec and is independent of the medium. The rate of polymerization decreases with time because of valence reduction. The bimolecular law is obeyed during a run but the apparent termination constant is inversely proportional to the initial catalyst concentration. The kinetic data with different ratios Al:Ti and the dependence of the number of polymer molecules/Ti atom show that AlEtCl₂ is a termination agent and a chain transfer agent.     

Supported catalysts prepared using Ti(C7H11)4 for ethylene polymerization

Supported catalysts for ethylene polymerization were prepared by anchoring tetrakis(1-bicycloheptyl) titanium [Ti(C₇H₁₁)₄] on alumina. The influence of the dehydration temperature of the support and the conditions of catalyst activation on the catalytic properties was studied. At low content of Ti these catalysts were found to be highly active for ethylene polymerization with the formation of superhigh molecular weight polymers.

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(1-) [Ti(C₇H₁₁)₄] . , . , .

     

C2H3Cl分子团簇内部离子-分子反应产生C4H5Cl+的研究

用同步辐射对（Ｃ２Ｈ３Ｃｌ）２分子团簇进行了光电离研究，发现该团簇内部发生了离子－分子化学反应，生成了十分稳定的反应产物Ｃ４Ｈ５Ｃｌ＾＋，不再是ｖａｒｄｅｒＷａａｌｓ弱键络合物，本文对反主尖机理进行了初步探讨。     

Synthesis and crystal structure of Ir(C2H4)2(C5H7O2)

We report a new synthesis and characterization of Ir(C₂H₄)₂(C₅H₇O₂) [(acetylacetonato)-bis(η²-ethene)iridium(I)], prepared from (NH₄)₃IrCl₆ · H₂O in a yield of about 45%. The compound has been characterized by X-ray diffraction crystallography, infrared, Raman, and NMR spectroscopies and calculations at the level of density functional theory. Ir(C₂H₄)₂(C₅H₇O₂) is isostructural with Rh(C₂H₄)₂(C₅H₇O₂), but there is a substantial difference in the ethylene binding energies, with Ir-ethylene having a stronger interaction than Rh-ethylene; two ethylenes are bound to Ir with a binding energy of 94 kcal/mol and to Rh with a binding energy of 70 kcal/mol.     

Synthese et etude des complexes [C5H4(CH2)3C5H4]Ti(C5H5)2 presentant un pont entre deux ligands cyclopentadienyles

The complex (di-η⁵-C₅H₄CH₂CH₂CH₂C₅H₄)Ti(η¹-C₅H₅)₂ (I) can be obtained unambiguously starting from the corresponding bridged titanocene dichloride. Attempts to synthesize the isomeric compounds (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂ Ti(di-η¹-C₅H₄-CH₂CH₂CH₂C₅H₄) (I′) by the action of a convenient bridged dianion on (C₅H₅)₂ TiCl₂ afford several compounds, one of them is the complex I. The possibility of interconversion of these complexes by a fluctional process is discussed.     

Synthesis and x-ray crystallographic structural determination of the acetylene complex (η5−C5H5)2W2(CO)4(C2H2)

Reaction of photogenerated (η⁵?C₅H₅)₂W₂(CO)₄ with acetylene at 25°C yields a complex of the formula (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂W₂(CO)₄(C₂H₂). The crystal structure of the complex shows it to have a tetrahedrane-like W₂C₂ core. The C—C bond distance of the C₂H₂ unit is 1.33 Å which is close to that of ethylene, considerably longer than the 1.20 Å for acetylenes. The W—W distance is 2.987 Å which is ～0.25 Å shorter than the W—W distance in (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂W₂(CO)₆ but longer than that expected for (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂W₂(CO)₄. By analogy to the parent (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂M₂(CO)₆ species, the near-UV absorption in (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂M₂(CO)₄(C₂H₂) is assigned to a σ_b → σ^* transition. Owing to the shorter M—M bond in the C₂H₂ adducts, the σ_b → σ^* absorption is at higher energy than in the (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂M₂(CO)₆ complexes.     

Synthesis and reactivity of [N(C6H4Br)3][B(C6F5)4]: the X-ray crystal structure of [Fe(C5H5)2][B(C6F5)4]

A new chemical oxidant [N(4-C₆H₄Br)₃][B(C₆F₅)₄], was prepared and used to synthesize [Fe(C₅H₅)₂][B(C₆F₅)₄]. The crystal structure of [Fe(C₅H₅)₂][B(C₆F₅)₄] was determined.     

Ethylene-butadiene copolymerization with three-component catalyst systems Al[N(CH3)2]3, Al(C2H5)Cl2 and vanadium chlorides

The ethylene butadiene copolymerization with systems of three components Al[N(CH₃)₂]₃, Al(C₂H₅)Cl₂ and VOCl₃ or VCl₄, is described. In the resulting copolymers, the butadiene units are substantially in trans-1,4 configuration. Although it is possible to obtain copolymers with a wide range of composition, attention was paid to products with a low content of unsaturation (less than 2% mole of butadiene). These copolymers are highly homogeneous. They show high crystallinity of the polyethylene type and they can be crosslinked with conventional sulphur recipes.     

The crystal and molecular structure of dicarbonylbis(diphenylethylphosphine) platinum(0) Pt(CO)2[P(C6H5)2(C2H5)]2

The complex dicarbonylbis(diphenylethylphosphine)platinum, Pt(CO)₂[P(C₆H₅)₂(C₂H₅)]₂, crystallizes in either of the enantiomorphous space groups P3₁21 (No. 152) and P3₂21 (No. 154) with cell dimensions a = 10.64(1), c = 22.06(1) Å, U = 2163 ų; p_c = 1.564 g/cm³ for Z = 3, p_m = 1.55(3) g/cm³. The intensities of 1177 independent reflections have been determined by counter methods with MoKα monochromatized radiation. The structure has been solved by the heavy atom method. The refinement, carried out by full-matrix least squares down to a final R factor of 0.042, has enabled the absolute configuration of the crystal sample (space group P3₁21) to be ascertained. The molecule is roughly tetrahedral, and has the metal atom lying on a two-fold axis of the cell. Bond parameters are: PtC = 1.92(2) Å, PtP = 2.360(4) Å, CPtC = 117(1)° and PPtP = 97.9(2)°. The PtC₂ and PtP₂ moieties make a dihedral angle of 86.0(3)°. The overall C₂ symmetry of the molecule is probably only a statistically averaged situation, a disorder in the PtCO interactions being apparent from the orientations of the thermal ellipsoids of the C and O atoms.     

Reactions of methyl and ethyl halides with the complexes Ni[P(C2H5)3]4 and Ni(X)[P(C2H5)3]3

The rates of the thermal reaction of the nickel(0) complex Ni[P(C₂H₅)₃]₄ with the alkyl halides CH₃Br, CH₃I in toluene have been compared with those of the reactions of the nickel(I) complexes Ni(X)[P(C₂H₅)₃]₃ (X  Br,I). The organic products from CH₃X are methane and ethane, and those from C₂H₅I are ethane and ethylene. The reactivity of the nickel(I) complexes is 10–20 times less than that of the nickel(0) complex. The result suggest that the first step of the reaction of nickel(0) with CH₃I is the expected oxidative addition of the halide to the metal substrate. The intermediate thus formed decomposes to produce ethane (and small amounts of methane) without further reaction with the organic halide. This mechanism is supported by deuterium-labeling experiments.     

Synthesis and characterization of (C5H9C9H6)2Yb(THF)2(II) (1) and [(C5H9C5H4)2Yb(THF)]2O2 (2), and ring-opening polymerization of lactones with 1

Reaction of YbI₂ with two equivalents of cyclopentylindenyl lithium (C₅H₉C₉H₆Li) affords ytterbium(II) substituted indenyl complex (C₅H₉C₉H₆)₂Yb(THF)₂ (1) which shows high activity to ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactones. The reaction between YbI₂ and cyclopentylcyclopentadienyl sodium (C₅H₉C₅H₄Na) gives complex [(C₅H₉C₅H₄)₂Yb(THF)]₂O₂ (2) in the presence of a trace amount of O₂, the molecular structure of which comprises two (C₅H₉C₅H₄)₂Yb(THF) bridged by an asymmetric O₂ unit. The O₂ unit and ytterbium atoms define a plane that contains a C_i symmetry center.     

(C5H5FeS1,55)4: Ein neuartiger vierkerniger Fe-S-Cluster in einer (C5H5FeS)4-Matrix

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(C₅H₅FeSi_1.5)₄: A new quadrinuclear Fe-S cluster in a (C₅H₅FeS)₄ matrix

     

Kristall- und molekülstruktur von hexaphenyldistannylselenid (C6H5)3SnSeSn(C6H5)3

The crystal and molecular structure of hexaphenylditin selenide (C₆H₅)₃SnSeSn(G₆H₅)₃ was determined by X-ray diffraction data and was refined to R  0.055. The compound is monoclinic, space group P2₁, with a  9.950(4), b  18.650(7), c  18.066(6) Å, β  106.81(4)°, Z  4. The two molecules in the asymmetric unit differ slightly in their conformations, both having approximate C₂ symmetry. Bond lengths and angles are: SnSe 2.526 (2.521(3) ? 2.538(3)) Å; SnC 2.138 (2.107(16)?2.168(19)) Å; SnSeSn 103.4(1)°, 105.2(1)°. There are only slight angular distortions at the SnSeC₃ tetrahedra (SeSnC angles: 104.3(5)?114.8(4)°). The bond data indicate essentially single bonds around the Sn atoms.     

Kristall-und molekülstrukturen zweier modifikationen de hexaphenyldigermylsulfids (C6H5)3GeSGe(C6H5)3

en Two differnt crystal modifications of hexaphenyldigermanium sulfide (C₆H₅GeSGe(C₆H₅)₃ (I and II were obtained by crystallization from hot benzene/methanol or form ethanol at 20°C. Single crystal X-ray structural analyses for both I (low temperature data at ?130°C) and II (at 20°C) (I, R = 0.046; II, R = 0.048) were performed. I is monoclinic, P2¹/c, with a = 11.020(3), b = 15.473(3), c 18.606(3) »,π = 106.92(2)°, Z = 4; II is orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁, with a = 2.617(2), b = 17.345(3), c = 18.408(3) », Z = 4.The molecules have different conformeric structures with respect to a rotation of the (C₆H₆)₃Ge groups around the Ge bonds with very similar bond lenghts and angles. Bond data for I(II) are: GeS 2.212(1) and 2.261(1) » (2.227(2) and 2.240(2) »); GeC 1.933(4) ? 1.971(4), mean 1.945(5) » (1.931(7)?1.954(7), mean 1.943(4) »); GeSGe 111.2(1)° (110.7(1)°). The Ge bond lenghts are comparable to those in thiogermanates and do not indicate significant π-bond contributions.     

Heat capacity of molecular chromium sandwich compounds: chromocene Cr(C5H5)2 and dibenzene chromium Cr(C6H6)2

Heat-capacity measurements have been made in the temperature range 110 to 300 K. In the range 160 to 240 K the chromocene curve shows an anomaly related to an order-disorder phase transition in the solid. On the other hand the dibenzene chromium curve indicates no phase transition and is in accordance with an ordered structure at room temperature.