The reaction of allene with β-diketonatoiridium(I) complexes: synthesis,properties and crystal structures of bis(η3-allyllic) complexes of iridium(III) and of iridocyclopentane derivatives

Allene reacts with compounds of the type (β-diketonato)Ir(η-C₈H₁₄)₂| (I) to give iridium(III) derivatives of formula (β-diketonato)IrC₁₂H₁₆ (II) in which an allene tetramer i.e. the 2,3,6,7-tetramethyleneoctane-1,8-diyl group, is bonded to the iridium atom by two η₃-allylic groups. The molecular structures of these complexes were deduced by ¹H NMR studies and by single-crystal X-ray analysis of (hfacac)IrC₁₂H₁₆ (IIb). The reactions of the complexes II with hydrogen and with CO are described.The reaction of (acac)Ir(η-C₈H₁₄)₂ with allene, at -78°C, gives a thermally unstable compound of probable stoichiometry (acac)Ir(C₃H₄)₄ (VI). Its low-temperature IR spectrum and its reaction with bromine indicate that VI contains two η²-bonded allene molecules and teh 3,4-dimethyleneiridocyclopentane moiety. VI reacts with pyridine with loss of an allene molecule to give an iridium(III) derivative of formula (acac)Ir(C₆H₈)(C₃H₄)py (IX). Complex IX was shown by single-crystal X-ray analysis to contain the 3,4-dimethyleneiridocyclopentane moiety and one η²-bonded allene molecule.The role of irido cycles as precursors of the bis(allylic) complexes II is discussed.     

The reaction of allene with β-diketonatoiridium(I) complexes: formation and crystal structure of a new bis-β-allylic derivative of iridium(III)

The reaction of allene with (Hfacac)Ir(η-C₈H₁₄)₂ to give a new bis-η-allylic complex of iridium(III) containing an allene tetramer is described; the X-ray structure of this compound is reported.     

Compatibilized poly(ϵ‐caprolactone)/poly(L‐lactide) blends for biomedical uses

A binary poly(L ‐lactide)/poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PLLA/PCL) (70/30 w/w) blend and a ternary PLLA/PCL/PLLA‐PCL‐PLLA blend of the same composition which contains 4 wt.‐% of a triblock PLLA‐PCL‐PLLA copolyester as compatibilizing agent were prepared by melt mixing at 200°C. Investigation of the thermal and mechanical properties of the blends and scanning electron microscopy of their fracture surfaces showed in the case of the ternary blend a better state of dispersion of PCL in the PLLA matrix and an improved toughness.     

Orientierung der Propylen-Einheiten im Polypropylen und in Äthylen/Propylen-Copolymeren

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