Abstract
The reaction of Cp2Zr(OPri)2 with [H(OEt2)2][H2N{B(C6F5)3}2] in dichloromethane at room temperature gives [Cp2Zr(OPri)(HOPri)]+[H2N{B(C6F5)3}2]- · Et2O in high yield. The crystal structure is reported. The complex contains a short Zr-alkoxide and a longer Zr-alcohol bond; the OH group of the coordinated isopropanol is hydrogen -bonded to a diethyl ether molecule. The complex initiates the polymerisation of propylene oxide , most probably via a cationic mechanism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4624-4629 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry |
Volume | 689 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Aug 2004 |