Übergangsmetallphosphidokomplexe. XVII. Reaktionen von Silylphosphanderivaten mit (R3P)2PtCl2 (R = Et,Ph)

Transition Metal Phosphido Complexes. XVII. Reactions of Silylphosphine Derivatives with (R₃P)₂PtCl₂ (R ? Et, Ph) In reactions of (Et₃P)₂PtCl₂ 1a with LiP(SiMe₃)₂ at low temperatures the substitution products (Et₃P)₂Pt[P(SiMe₃)₂]Cl 2a and (Et₃P)₂Pt[P(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 3a are formed first. At ambient temperature from 3a P(SiMe₃)₃ and PEt₃ are split off yielding a mixture of the diphosphene complex (Et₃P)₂Pt[η²-(PSiMe₃)₂] 4a and the phosphido-bridged platinum(I) complex [Et₃PPtP(SiMe₃)₂]₂(Pt? Pt) 5a . Heating 2a to 80°C in solution gives the P₂-complex [(Et₃P)₂Pt]₂P₂ 6a . 4a and 6a are also obtained reacting 1a with [(Me₃Si)₂P]₂. From 1a and [Me₃Si(Me₃C)P]₂ the diphosphene complex (Et₃P)₂Pt[η²-(PCMe₃)₂] 8a is available. In the reaction of 1a with (Me₃Si)₂P? P(CMe₃)SiMe₃ the formation of the asymmetric diphosphene complex (Et₃P)₂Pt[η²-Me₃SiP?PCMe₃] 9a can be proved n.m.r. spectroscopically. Analogous reactions of (Ph₃P)₂PtCl₂ 1b with LiP(SiMe₃)₂, and with [Me₃Si(Me₃C)P]₂ are much more difficult to survey. The complexes (Ph₃P)₂Pt[η²-(PSiMe₃)₂] 4b , [(Ph₃P)₂Pt]₂P₂ 6b , and (Ph₃P)₂Pt[η²-(PCMe₃)₂] 8b are formed in n.m.r. spectroscopically detectable amounts but could not be isolated as pure compounds. N.m.r. and mass spectral data are reported.     

Synthesis and reactivity studies of palladium(II) complexes containing the N-phosphorylated iminophosphorane-phosphine ligands Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2 (R=Et, Ph): application to the catalytic synthesis of 2,3-dimethylfuran

Reactions of [PdCl2(COD)] with 1 equiv. of the iminophosphorane-phosphine ligands Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2 (R=Et, Ph) lead to the novel Pd(II) derivatives cis-[PdCl2(kappa2-(P,N)-Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2)] (R=Et, Ph). Pd-N bond cleavage readily takes place upon treatment of these species with a variety of two-electron donor ligands. By this way, complexes cis-[PdCl2(kappa1-(P)-Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2)(L)] (R=Et, L=CNtBu, CN-2,6-C6H3Me2, py, P(OMe)3, P(OEt)3; R=Ph, L=CNtBu, CN-2,6-C6H3Me2, py, P(OMe)3, P(OEt)3) have been synthesized in high yields. The addition of two equivalents of ligands to dichloromethane solutions of [PdCl2(COD)] results in the formation of complexes trans-[PdCl2(kappa1-(P)-Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2)2] (R=Et, Ph), which can be converted into the dicationic species [Pd(Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OR)2}Ph2)2][SbF6]2 (R=Et, Ph) by treatment with AgSbF6. Complex also reacts with CNtBu to afford trans-[Pd(kappa1(P)-Ph2PCH2P{=NP(=O)(OPh)2}Ph2)2(CNtBu)2][SbF6]2. The structures of and have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. In addition, the ability of these Pd(II) complexes to promote the catalytic cycloisomerization of (Z)-3-methylpent-2-en-4-yn-1-ol into 2,3-dimethylfuran has also been studied.     

Activation of P5R5 (R = Ph, Et) by a Rh-beta-diketiminate complex

(NacNac)Rh(C8H14))(N2) reacts with P5R5 to give complexes of formula (NacNac)Rh(P5R5) (R = Ph, Et); in the former species inversion of a P atom of P5Ph5 allows coordination to a Rh(I) centre, whereas in the later species a P-P bond undergoes oxidative addition to give a formally Rh(III) species.     

Über den Phosphandiyl‐Transfer von invers‐polarisierten Phosphaalkenen R1P=C(NMe2)2 (R1 = tBu,Cy, Ph,H) auf Phospheniumkomplexe [(η5‐C5H5)(CO)2M=P(R2)R3] (R2 = R3 = Ph; R2 = tBu,R3 = H; R2 = Ph,R3 = N(SiMe3)2)

Phosphanediyl Transfer from Inversely Polarized Phosphaalkenes R¹P=C(NMe₂)₂ (R¹ = tBu, Cy, Ph, H) onto Phosphenium Complexes [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂M=P(R²)R³] (R² = R³ = Ph; R² = tBu, R³ = H; R² = Ph, R³ = N(SiMe₃)₂) Reaction of the freshly prepared phosphenium tungsten complex [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂W=PPh₂] ( 3 ) with the inversely polarized phosphaalkenes RP=C(NMe₂)₂ ( 1 ) ( a : R = tBu; b : Cy; c : Ph) led to the η²‐diphosphanyl complexes ( 9a‐c ) which were isolated by column chromatography as yellow crystals in 24‐30 % yield. Similarly, phosphenium complexes [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂M=P(H)tBu] (M = W ( 6 ); Mo ( 8 )) were converted into (M = W ( 11 ); Mo ( 12 )) by the formal abstraction of the phosphanediyl [PtBu] from 1a . Treatment of [(η⁵‐C₅H₅)(CO)₂W=P(Ph)N(SiMe₃)₂] ( 4 ) with HP=C(NMe₂)₂ ( 1d ) gave rise to the formation of yellow crystalline ( 10 ). The products were characterized by elemental analyses and spectra (IR, ¹H, ¹³C‐, ³¹P‐NMR, MS). The molecular structure of compound 10 was elucidated by an X‐ray diffraction analysis.     

Pseudohalogenometallverbindungen: LXVII. Reaktionen von komplexen Metallcyaniden trans-(R3P)2M(CN)2 (M = Pd,Pt; R = Et,Ph) mit 1,3-Dioxolenium-tetrafiuoroborat

The cyano complexes (R₃P)₂Pt(CN)₂ (R = Et, Ph) und (Ph₃P)₂Pd(CN)₂ react with the dioxolenium salt [$\text{O-CH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{O-C}$H]⁺ BF₄^? with ring opening to give the isocyanide complexe [(R₃P)₂M(CNCH₂CH₂OCHO)₂]²⁺ (BF₄^?)₂ and [(R₃P)₂M-(CN)(CNCH₂CH₂OCHO)]⁺BF₄^?, which contain the new ligand (2-isocyanoethanol)-formiate. The complexes have been characterized by analysis and from their IR and NMR spectra.     

Generation and characterization of Mn(CO)3L2 (L2 = R2PC2H4PR2; R = Et,Ph) and its use in the generation of organic radicals

Irradiation of Mn₂(CO)₁₀ with the bidentate phosphine 1,2-bis(diethylphosphino)ethane (depe) rapidly yields [Mn(CO)₃depe]₂ and Mn(CO)₃depe. The two species are in equilibrium in solution, with the dimer present in larger amounts: [Mn(CO)₃depe]₂

2Mn(CO)₃depe. The formation of Mn(CO)₃depe proceeds much more readily than the formation of Mn(CO)₃L₂ (L = monodentate phosphine complexes). In addition, no side-products are formed as is the case with the monodentate ligands. The ease with which Mn(CO)₃depe can be generated makes it a convenient reagent for the synthesis of organic radicals because the complex abstracts halogen atoms from alkyl and aryl halides: Mn(CO)₃depe + RX → Mn(CO)₃(depe)X + P     

Synthesis amd characterization of [Et4,N]2[Mo(CO)4(SR)2] (R = Ph,Bz): New,potentially chelating bis-thiolate species

The new complexes [Et₄N]₂ [Mo(CO)₄(SR)₂] (R = Ph, Bz) have been prepared by reaction of [Et₄N] [SR] with (norbornadiene)Mo(CO)₄ at low temperature. The IR spectra and electrochemical behavior of these two species are different, perhaps implicating different conformational isomers with respect to the thiolate ligands. These complexes may prove to be valuable reagents for the synthesis of new heterometallic compounds, by virtue of their cis-monodentate thiolate ligands.     

Synthesis, characterization, and structural studies of mixed-ligand diorganotin esters, [R2Sn(OP(O)(OH)Ph)(OS(O)2R1)]n [R = n-Bu, R1 = Me (1), n-Pr(2); R = Et, R1 = Me (3)] with 1D and 3D coordination polymeric motifs

Mixed-ligand diorganotin esters, [R 2Sn(OP(O)(OH)Ph)(OS(O) 2R (1))] n [R = n-Bu, R (1) = Me ( 1), n-Pr ( 2); R = Et, R (1) = Me ( 3)], have been synthesized by reacting the tin precursors, R 2Sn(OR (1))OS(O) 2R with an equimolar amount of phenylphosphonic acid under mild conditions (room temperature, 6-8 h, CH 2Cl 2). These have been characterized by IR, multinuclear ( (1)H, (13)C{ (1)H}, (31)P, and (119)Sn) NMR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The asymmetric unit of 1 is comprised of a tetramer with four crystallographically unique tin atoms. The structure reveals a central eight-membered (Sn-O-S-O) 2 cyclic ring with two exocyclic tin atoms, which results from micro 3-binding of the two methanesulfonate groups. The remaining two sulfonates are monodentate and contribute in O...HO(P) hydrogen bonding. The molecular structure is extended into a 3D coordination polymer with the aid of hydrogenphenylphosphonate group on each tin atom, acting in a micro 2-O 2P mode and forms a series of eight-membered (Sn-O-P-O) 2 rings in the structural framework. 2 and 3 are isostructural and represent linear 1D coordination polymers via micro 2-binding mode of both alkanesulfonate and hydrogenphenylphosphonate groups.     

The open-chain triphosphanes RMe2SiCH2P(PR'2)2 (R = Me, Ph; R' = SiMe3, Cy, Ph)

The triphosphanes RMe(2)SiCH(2)P(PR'(2))(2) (R = Me, Ph; R' = SiMe(3), Cy) are synthesised in good yield via metathesis of organodichlorophosphanes and LiPR'(2), while for R' = Ph a propensity to form (Ph(2)P)(2) precludes isolation of the in situ characterised triphosphanes. Where R = Me and R' = SiMe(3) the triphosphane has also been characterised by single crystal X-ray diffraction and exhibits a single geometric conformer in the solid state, though solution-phase NMR spectra are indicative of facile conformational exchange across a wide temperature range. All of the described triphosphanes exhibit comparable behaviour, with their respective (31)P{(1)H} NMR spectra manifesting anomalous 'second-order' characteristics, which are considered using full spin-Hamiltonian simulation. Preliminary studies of coordination chemistry and ancillary reactivity of the triphosphanes are described.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of complexes Cp(CO)2MnP(SR)3 (R = Pri,Ph)

Cp(CO)₂Mn · THF reacts in THF with thiosters of phosphorus acid, P(SR)₃, to give new complexes Cp(CO)₂MnP(SR)₃ in which the manganese atom is coordinated to the phosphorus atom. The X-ray crystal structure of compounds with R = Prⁱ and Ph was established. The metal atom has a coordination enviroment of the three-legged piano stool type. The bond angles OC-Mn-CO and OC-Mn-P are 90.6–95.9(4)°. Bond distances are: Mn-P 2.188(2) and 2.171(2) E, P-S 2.097(3)-2.137(3) E.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 6, pp. 1116–1119, June, 1994.This work was carried out with financial support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Project No.93-03-5830).     

Synthesis,characterization and in vitro antitumour activity of diorganotin bisxanthates [R2Sn(S2COR′)2] (R=Me,Et, nBu,Ph; R′=Et,iPr, Hex) and crystal structure of bis(O-ethyldithiocarbonato)diphenyltin(IV)

A series of diorganotin bisxanthate compounds, [R₂Sn(S₂COR′)₂] (R=Me, Et, nBu, tBu, and Ph; R′?Et, iPr and cHex) have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR and FAB MS). The xanthate ligands chelate the R₂Sn moieties forming disparate Sn–S bonds leading to skew-trapezoidal biypramidal tin atom geometries. The crystal structure of a representative compound, [Ph₂Sn(S₂COEt)₂], confirms the spectroscopic results and shows the tin atom to be coordinated by two asymmetrically chelating xanthate ligands [Sn–S(1) 2.486(1), Sn–S(2) 3.052(1) Å and Sn–S(3) 2.484(1), Sn–S(4) 3.220(1) Å] with the two phenyl substituents lying over the weaker Sn–S interactions so that C–Sn–C is 126.5(1)°. Crystal data for [Ph₂Sn(S₂COEt)₂]: monoclinic space group P2₁/n: a=9.645(1), b=23.723(3), c=9.798(2) Å, ß=100.23(1)°, V=2206.2 ų, Z=4; 2708 data refined to final R 0.023. A selection of these compounds has been evaluated for activity against the L1210 mouse leukaemia cell line.     

"一锅法"合成N-链烯基-(2R,3R)-O,O-二乙酰酒石酰亚胺

本文报导一种由(2R,3R)-二乙酰酒石酸酐合成N-ω-链烯基二乙酰酒石酰亚胺的简单有效的"一锅合成法", 并使总产率有大幅度的提高。     

Reactivity Studies of Iridium Pyridylidenes [TpMe2Ir(C6H5)2(C(CH)3C(R)NH] (R=H,Me, Ph)

The reactivity of a series of iridium? pyridylidene complexes with the formula [Tp^Me2Ir(C₆H₅)₂(C(CH)₃C(R)N H] ( 1 a – 1 c ) towards a variety of substrates, from small molecules, such as H₂, O₂, carbon oxides, and formaldehyde, to alkenes and alkynes, is described. Most of the observed reactivity is best explained by invoking 16 e^? unsaturated [Tp^Me2Ir(phenyl)(pyridyl)] intermediates, which behave as internal frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs). H₂ is heterolytically split to give hydride? pyridylidene complexes, whilst CO, CO₂, and H₂C?O provide carbonyl, carbonate, and alkoxide species, respectively. Ethylene and propene form five‐membered metallacycles with an IrCH₂CH(R)N (R=H, Me) motif, whereas, in contrast, acetylene affords four‐membered iridacycles with the IrC(?CH₂)N moiety. C₆H₅(C?O)H and C₆H₅C?CH react with formation of Ir? C₆H₅ and Ir? C?CPh bonds and the concomitant elimination of a molecule of pyridine and benzene, respectively. Finally the reactivity of compounds 1 a – 1 c against O₂ is described. Density functional theory calculations that provide theoretical support for these experimental observations are also reported.     

Platinum,iridium and rhodium complexes with substituted bis-(diphenylphosphino)methane ligands Ph2PCH(R)PPh2 (R = Me,Ph or SiMe3)

Substituted phosphines of the type Ph₂PCH(R)PPh₂ and their Pt^II complexes [PtX₂{Ph₂PCH(R)PPh₂}] (R = Me, Ph or SiMe₃; X = halide) were prepared. Treatment of [PtCl₂(NCBu^t)₂] with Ph₂PCH(SiMe₃)-PPh₂ gave [PtCl₂(Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂)], while treatment with Ph₂PCH(Ph)PPh₂ gave [Pt{Ph₂PCH(Ph)PPh₂}₂]Cl₂. Reaction of p-MeC₆H₄C≡CLi or PhC≡CLi with [PtX₂{Ph₂PCH(Me)PPh₂}] gave [Pt(C≡CC₆H₄Me-p)₂-{Ph₂PCH(Me)PPh₂}] (X = I) and [Pt{Ph₂PC(Me)PPh₂}₂](X = Cl),while reaction of p-MeC₆H₄C≡CLi with [Pt{Ph₂PCH(Ph)PPh₂}₂]Cl₂ gave [Pt{Ph₂PC(Ph)PPh₂}₂]. The platinum complexes [PtMe₂(dpmMe)] or [Pt(CH₂)₄(dpmMe)] fail to undergo ring-opening on treatment with one equivalent of dpmMe [dpmMe = Ph₂PCH(Me)PPh₂]. Treatment of [Ir(CO)Cl(PPh₃)₂] with two equivalents of dpmMe gave [Ir(CO)(dpmMe)₂]Cl. The PF₆ salt was also prepared. Treatment of [Ir(CO)(dpmMe)₂]Cl with [Cu(C≡CPh)₂], [AgCl(PPh₃)] or [AuCl(PPh₃)] failed to give heterobimetallic complexes. Attempts to prepare the dinuclear rhodium complex [Rh₂(CO)₃(μ-Cl)(dpmMe)₂]BPh₄ using a procedure similar to that employed for an analogous dpm (dpm = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂) complex were unsuccessful. Instead, the mononuclear complex [Rh(CO)(dpmMe)₂]BPh₄ was obtained. The corresponding chloride and PF₆ salts were also prepared. Attempts to prepare [Rh(CO)(dpmMe)₂]Cl in CHCl₃ gave [RhHCl(dpmMe)₂]Cl. Recrystallization of [Rh(CO)(dpmMe)₂]BPh₄ from CHCl₃/EtOH gave [RhO₂(dpmMe)₂]BPh₄. Treatment of [Rh(CO)₂Cl₂]₂ with one equivalent of dpmMe per Rh atom gave two compounds, [Rh(CO)(dpmMe)₂]Cl and a dinuclear complex that undergoes exchange at room temperature between two formulae: [Rh₂(CO)₂(μ-Cl)(μ-CO)(dpmMe)₂]Cl and [Rh₂(CO)₂-(μ-Cl)(dpmMe)₂]Cl. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Reactivity of the tetrahydroborate copper(I) complexes [(PR3)2Cu(η2-BH4)] (R = Ph,Cy) toward CO2, COS,and SCNPh

CO₂, COS, and SCNPh react under very mild conditions with the copper(I)-tetrahydroborate complexes [(PR₃)₂Cu(η²-BH₄)] (R = Ph, Cy); CO₂ and COS give the complexes [(PR₃)₂Cu(η²-O₂CH)] and [(PR₃)₂Cu(η²-OSCH)] respectively, whereas SCNPh gives the η²-dithiocarbamate complexes [(PR₃)₂Cu-(η²-S₂CNHPh)]. Addition of PPh₃ under CO₂ to solutions of [(PPh₃)₂Cu-(η²-BH₄)] gives [(PPh₃)₃Cu(η¹-O₂CH)] while addition of PPh₃ and NBu₄ClO₄ under CO₂ gives [(PPh₃)₃Cu(η-O₂CH)Cu(PPh₃)₃] ClO₄.     

Preparation of complexes formed in the reaction between diironnanocarbonyl and tetraalkyl(phenyl)diphosphine disulfides,R2P(S)P(S)R2 (R=Et,n -Pr,n -Bu,Ph)

Fe₂(CO)₉ and R₂P(S)P(S)R₂ (R = Et, n-Pr, n-Bu, Ph) react to form two types of cluster complexes Fe₃(CO)₉(μ₃-S)₂ (1), Fe₂(CO)₆(μ-SPR₂)₂ (2A)–(2D), [2A, R = Et; 2B, R = n-Pr; 2C, R = n-Bu; 2D, R = Ph]. The complexes result from phosphorus–phosphorus bond scission; in the former sulfur abstraction has also occurred. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, FT-IR and ³¹P-[¹H]-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.     

Luminescent phosphine gold(I) thiolates: correlation between crystal structure and photoluminescent properties in [R3PAu{SC(OMe)=NC6H4NO2-4}] (R = Et, Cy, Ph) and [(Ph2P-R-PPh2){AuSC(OMe)=NC6H4NO2-4}2] (R = CH2, (CH2)2, (CH2)3, (CH2)4, Fc)

X-ray crystallography shows the gold atoms in [R3PAu{SC(OMe)=NC6H4NO2-4}] (R = Et, Cy, Ph; 1-3, respectively) and [(Ph2P-R-PPh2){AuSC(OMe)=NC6H4NO2-4}(2)] (R = CH2, (CH2)2, (CH2)3, (CH2)4, Fc; 4-8, respectively) are linearly coordinated by phosphorus and thiolate-sulfur; weak intramolecular Au...O interactions are featured in all structures. The smaller ethyl substituents in 1 allow for supramolecular association via Au...S and Au...Au interactions that are not found in 2 and 3, which contain larger phosphorus-bound Cy and Ph groups, respectively. Intramolecular Au...Au interactions are found in the dppm, dppe, dppp, and Fc structures but not in the dppp analogue, for which an anti conformation was found. The structures have been correlated with the results from photophysical study conducted in the solid state. Thus, photoexcitation of 1-7 with lambda > 350 in the solid state and in solution produces green and blue luminescence, respectively. The spectra in each medium are remarkably similar to each other, and so the emission energy and excitation maxima observed for 1-7 appear to be independent of the nature of the ancillary phosphines, as well as the presence or absence of Au...Au interactions, either intermolecularly or intramolecularly.     

New members of a class of dinitrosyliron complexes (DNICs): interconversion and spectroscopic discrimination of the anionic {Fe(NO)2}9 [(NO)2Fe(C3H3N2)2]- and [(NO)2Fe(C3H3N2)(SR)]- (C3H3N2 = deprotonated imidazole; R = tBu, Et, Ph)

The anionic {Fe(NO)2}(9) DNIC[(NO)2Fe(C3H3N2)2](-) (2) (C3H3N2 = deprotonated imidazole) containing the deprotonated imidazole-coordinated ligands and DNICs [(NO)2Fe(C3H3N2)(SR)](-) (R = (t)Bu(3), Et(4), Ph(5)) containing the mixed deprotonated imidazole-thiolate coordinated ligands, respectively, were synthesized by thiol protonation or thiolate(s) ligand-exchange reaction. The anionic {Fe(NO)2}(9) DNICs 2- 5 were characterized by IR, UV-vis, EPR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The facile transformation among the anionic {Fe(NO)2}(9) DNICs 2- 5 and [(NO)2Fe(S(t)Bu)2](-)/[(NO)2Fe(SEt)2](-)/[(NO)2Fe(SPh)2](-) was demonstrated in this systematic study. Of importance, the distinct electron-donating ability of thiolates serve to regulate the stability of the anionic {Fe(NO)2}(9) DNICs and the ligand-substitution reactions of DNICs. At 298 K, DNIC 2 exhibits the nine-line EPR signal with g = 2.027 (aN(NO) = 2.20 and aN(Im-H) = 3.15 G; Im-H = deprotonated imidazole) and DNIC 3 displays the nine-line signals with g = 2.027 (aN(NO) = 2.35 and aN(Im-H) = 4.10 G). Interestingly, the EPR spectrum of complex 4 exhibits a well-resolved 11-line pattern with g = 2.027 (aN(NO) = 2.50, aN(Im-H) = 4.10 G, and aH = 1.55 G) at 298 K. The EPR spectra (the pattern of hyperfine splitting) in combination with IR nu NO spectra (DeltanuNO = the separation of NO stretching frequencies, DeltanuNO = approximately 62 cm (-1) for 2 vs approximately 50 cm(-1) for 3- 5 vs approximately 43 cm(-1) for [(NO)2Fe(S(t)Bu)2](-)/[(NO)2Fe(SEt)2](-)/[(NO)2Fe(SPh)2](-)) may serve as an efficient tool for the discrimination of the existence of the anionic {Fe(NO)2}(9) DNICs containing the different ligations [N,N]/[N,S]/[S,S].     

Polymerization of propylene with the [ArN(CH2)3NAr]TiCl2 (Ar = 2,6-iPr2C6H3) complex using R3Al/Ph3CB(C6F5)4 (R = Me,Et, iBu) as cocatalyst

Polymerization of propylene was conducted at 0 ∼ 150°C with the [ArN(CH₂)₃NAr]TiCl₂ (Ar = 2,6-ⁱPr₂C₆H₃) complex using a mixture of trialkylaluminium (AIR₃, R = methyl, ethyl and isobutyl) and Ph₃CB(C₆F₅₎₄ as cocatalyst. When AlMe₃ or AlEt₃ was employed, atactic polypropylene (PP) was selectively produced, whereas the use of Al(ⁱBu)₃ gave a mixture of atactic and isotactic PP. The isotactic index (I.I.; weight fraction of isotactic polymer) depended strongly upon the polymerization temperature, and the highest I.I. was obtained at ca. 40°C. The ¹³C NMR analysis of the isotactic polymer suggests that the isotactic polymerization proceeds by an enantiomorphic-site mechanism. It was also demonstrated that the present catalyst shows a very high regiospecificity.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Three Homoleptic Bismuth Silanolates: [Bi(OSiR3)3] (R = Me,Et, iPr)

The bismuth tris(triorganosilanolates) [Bi(OSiR₃)₃] ( 1 , R = Me; 2 , R = Et; 3 , R = iPr) were prepared by reaction of R₃SiOH with [Bi(OtBu)₃]. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with Z = 2 and the lattice constants a = 10.323(1) Å, b = 13.805(1) Å, c = 21.096(1) Å and α = 91.871(4)°, β = 94.639(3)°, γ = 110.802(3)°. In the solid state compound 1 is a trimer as result of weak intermolecular bismuth‐oxygen interactions with Bi–O distances in the range 2.686(6)–3.227(3) Å. The coordination at the bismuth atoms Bi(1) and Bi(3) is best described as 3 + 2 coordination whereas Bi(2) shows a 3 + 3 coordination. The intramolecular Bi–O distances fall in the range 2.041(3)–2.119(3) Å. Compound 3 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbcm with Z = 4 and the lattice constants a = 7.201(1) Å, b = 23.367(5) Å and c = 20.893(1) Å, whereas the triethylsilyl‐derivative 2 is liquid. In contrast to [Bi(OSiMe₃)₃] ( 1 ) compound 3 is monomeric in the solid state, but shows similar intramolecular Bi–O distances in the range 1.998(2)–2.065(5) Å. The bismuth silanolates are highly soluble in common organic solvents and strongly moisture sensitive. Compound 1 shows the lowest thermal stability.