Preparation and characterization of bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium (IV) oximate complexes

Summary Oximate complexes of bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) chloride (Cp₂ZrCl₂ ) having the general formulae Cp₂Zr(Ox), Cp₂Zr(OxH)Cl and Cp₂Zr(OxH)₂ where OxH₂ = RC₆H₄C(OH)R: NOH, R = H, Me, R= H, Me, Et, n-Pr; PhC: N(OH)CH(OH)Ph and RC : N(OH)N(OH): CR, R = H, Me and Ph] have been synthesized by reacting bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) chloride with the appropriate oxime in tetrahydrofuran in the presence of triethylamine at room temperature. The complexes have been characterized by their elemental analysis, i.r. and electronic spectra, molecular weight determination, electrical conductance and magnetic measurements.Reprints of this paper are not available.