| Abstract: | A synthetic method for a new unsymmetrical Schiff base and its Ln (III) complexes including multi C == N- groups is reported. The complexes are characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, 1H and 13C NMR, especially 2D-COSY1H, 1H NMR spectra. The general formula of the obtained complexes is [Ln3(TBLY)(NO3)3]@nH2O (Ln = La, n = 3; Ln = Nd, n = 5; Ln = Gd, Dy, Yb, Y, n = 7), whereTBLY = tetraglycol aldehyde-2,4-dihydroxy benzaldehyde bis-lysine Schiff base. In addition, the evidence for existence of C == CH-NH- group is supported bythe AM1 method. The complexes obtained may be used as a catalyst. Conversion rate of 80% with the viscosity-average molecular weight 220000 for the polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) without addition of any cocatalyst has been obtained. |
