10.1021/om100044b
The study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of organometallic compounds containing the μ2,η1-N-[(N,N-dimethylamino)dimethylsilyl]-2,6-diisopropylanilido ligand, specifically targeting lithium, zirconium, and hafnium compounds. These compounds were investigated for their catalytic behaviors in ethylene (co)polymerization. The chemicals used in the study include 2,6-diisopropylaniline, nBuLi, (CH3)2N(CH3)2SiCl, and group 4 metal chlorides (ZrCl4 and HfCl4), which serve as precursors for the formation of the organometallic compounds. Methylaluminoxane (MAO) and modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) were employed as cocatalysts to assess the catalytic activities of the synthesized compounds in polymerization reactions. The purpose of these chemicals is to create novel catalysts that can efficiently polymerize ethylene and copolymerize ethylene with 1-hexene, leading to the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), respectively. The study aims to understand the structure-activity relationships of these catalysts and their potential applications in industrial polymer production.
10.1021/om50003a039
The study investigates the hydroboration of alkenes by BHBr2.SMe2, focusing on the reaction mechanism and the catalytic effect of BBr3. Key chemicals involved include BHBr2.SMe2, which acts as the reagent for hydroborating alkenes such as 1-hexene and cyclohexene. The study reveals that the hydroboration proceeds via a dissociation mechanism where BHBr2.SMe2 dissociates into BHBr2 and Me2S, with the free BHBr2 reacting with the alkene to form RBBr2, which then re-complexes with Me2S. The addition of small quantities of BBr3 significantly catalyzes the reaction by trapping the free Me2S, thereby enhancing the rate of hydroboration. This mechanism explains the faster hydroboration rates observed with BHBr2.SMe2 compared to BHC12.SMe2. The study also highlights the practical application of this catalysis in organic synthesis, particularly for less reactive alkenes like cyclohexene.