Cationic rare-earth polyhydrido complexes: Synthesis, structure, and catalytic activity for the csi-1,4-selective polymerization of 1,3-cyclohexadiene

Xiaofang Li*, Jens Baldamus, Masayoshi Nishiura, Olivier Tardif, Zhaomin Hou

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) Rare activity from rare earths: Cationic rare-earth hydrides show regio- and stereoselectivity for the polymerization of 1,3-cyclohexadiene (CHD) to afford soluble crystalline cis-1,4-linked poly(CHD) that was previously unavailable. These cationic clusters are made by treating the corresponding neutral complexes with a borate activator (see scheme; Cp′: C5Me4SiMe3).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8184-8188
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume45
Issue number48
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cations
  • Cluster compounds
  • Hydride ligands
  • Polymerization
  • Rare earths

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