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Papers by Christian Lorber

Comptes Rendus Chimie, 2002

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European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2017

Vanadium complexes are attractive potential alternatives to platinum-based anticancer drugs. Two ... more Vanadium complexes are attractive potential alternatives to platinum-based anticancer drugs. Two vanadium(V) complexes, based on a common chelating tetradentate diaminobis(phenolato) ligand featuring a branched connectivity but differing in their labile ligands, were synthesized and characterized. Whereas the isopropoxido complex was obtained as a mixture of cis and trans isomers with regard to the orientation of the labile group vs. the amine sidearm, the salicylato-containing complex was obtained as a single trans isomer. X-ray

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

Organometallics, 2018

The synthesis and the characterization of a series of phosphine adducts of (imido)vanadium(IV) di... more The synthesis and the characterization of a series of phosphine adducts of (imido)vanadium(IV) dichloride complexes of the type V(NR)Cl 2 (PMe 2 Ph) 2 [R = 2,6-Cl 2-Ph (1), 2,6-i Pr 2-Ph (2), and t Bu (3)] and V( N t Bu)Cl 2 (PMe 3) 2 (3′) are reported. The solid-state structures of 1 and 3′ were determined by X-ray crystallography. The complexes present a geometry around the metal center between a distorted trigonal-bipyramid and a square pyramid, with an almost linear N−V−C bond. Complexes 1−3 were evaluated as catalyst precursors for the polymerization of ethylene and ethylene copolymerization with various cyclic olefins (i.e., norbornene, dicyclopentadiene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene). In combination with Et 2 AlCl (500 equiv to V) and Cl 3 CCO 2 Et (ETA, 10 equiv to V), 1−3 are versatile and promising catalysts for the synthesis of high molecular weight linear poly(ethylene)s and alternating copolymers with efficient comonomer incorporation, unimodal molecular weight distributions, and uniform composition under mild conditions. Differences in the homo-and copolymerization of ethylene regarding the activity, stability over temperature, reactivity toward the target comonomers, and (co)polymer chain growth were investigated to probe the effects of imido ligand substitution. The introduction of more electron-donating groups led to an increase in polymers molecular weight and provided increased stability over temperature to the catalysts, particularly for 3. Both of these effects are likely because the tert-butyl imido moiety in 3 strengthens the V−N bond, thus improving the stability of the active intermediate. The steric shielding of the tert-butyl group may also contribute to inhibit the associative chain transfer. Control over the molecular weight of the resultant copolymers proved to be possible also by varying the ETA loading. ETA acts as a reoxidant, restarting the catalytic cycle, but it behaves also like a chain transfer agent and to a different extent strongly depending on the type of imido ligand.

Bulletin de la Société chimique de France

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Organometallics, 2002

The cationic vanadocene alkyl complex [Cp 2 VMe(CH 3 CN)] + with [BPh 4 ]counteranion was structu... more The cationic vanadocene alkyl complex [Cp 2 VMe(CH 3 CN)] + with [BPh 4 ]counteranion was structurally established. The reaction of Cp 2 VMe 2 in THF in the presence of B(C 6 F 5) 3 is also described: EPR evidence of the intermediate formation of the [Cp 2 VMe(THF)] + species, which gives, via a disproportionation redox reaction, the V III species [Cp 2 V(THF)][Me B(C 6 F 5) 3 ], is demonstrated.

Catalysis Science & Technology, 2011

ABSTRACT Two families of vanadium complexes bearing diphenolate ligands with different ‘pendant’ ... more ABSTRACT Two families of vanadium complexes bearing diphenolate ligands with different ‘pendant’ arms have been screened under various conditions for the polymerisation behaviour of ethylene. The presence of a bound amine arm was found to favour enhanced thermal stability.

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Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2009

The synthesis and solution and solid-state structural characterization of a family of amine bis(p... more The synthesis and solution and solid-state structural characterization of a family of amine bis(phenolate) [ONNO]-vanadium complexes is reviewed. These compounds have oxidation states ranging from vanadium(II) to vanadium(V), and were evaluated as olefin polymerization catalysts. In association with EtAlCl2 cocatalyst, we studied the homopolymerization of ethylene, propene, and 1-hexene, as well as the copolymerization of ethylene with α-olefins (1-hexene, 1-octene) and cycloolefins (norbornene, cyclopentene). Some of these catalysts were shown to produce copolymers with a good activity and comonomer content.

Organometallics, 2007

Table 1. Crystal data and structure refinement for 1. Empirical formula C36 H34 N2 Zr2 Formula we... more Table 1. Crystal data and structure refinement for 1. Empirical formula C36 H34 N2 Zr2 Formula weight 677.09 Temperature 180(2) K Wavelength 0.71073 A Crystal system, space group Monoclinic, P 1 21/c 1 Unit cell dimensions a = 8.4275(4) A alpha = 90 deg. b = 17.1273(8) A beta = 100.015(4) deg. c = 9.8083(5) A gamma = 90 deg. Volume 1394.16(12) A^3 Z, Calculated density 2, 1.613 Mg/m^3 Absorption coefficient 0.777 mm^-1 F(000) 688 Crystal size 0.5 x 0.3 x 0.2 mm Theta range for data collection 3.41 to 26.31 deg. Limiting indices-10<=h<=9,-21<=k<=21,-12<=l<=12 Reflections collected / unique 9958 / 2847 [R(int) = 0.0222] Completeness to theta = 26.31 99.8 % Absorption correction Semi-empirical from equivalents Max. and min. transmission 0.8507 and 0.6887 Refinement method Full-matrix least-squares on F^2 Data / restraints / parameters 2847 / 0 / 182 Goodness-of-fit on F^2 1.076 Final R indices [I>2sigma(I)] R1 = 0.0221, wR2 = 0.0552 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0257, wR2 = 0.0564 Largest diff. peak and hole 0.435 and-0.431 e.A^-3 C(12)-C(11)-Zr(1) 75.26(11) C(10)-C(11)-Zr(1) 73.25(10) C(13)-C(12)-C(11) 108.41(17) C(13)-C(12)-Zr(1) 73.48(11) C(11)-C(12)-Zr(1) 72.94(11) C(12)-C(13)-C(9) 107.81(17) C(12)-C(13)-Zr(1) 74.81(11) C(9)-C(13)-Zr(1) 73.49(10) C(18)-C(14)-C(15) 108.17(19) C(18)-C(14)-Zr(1) 74.53(11) C(15)-C(14)-Zr(1) 74.00(12) C(16)-C(15)-C(14) 107.58(18) C(16)-C(15)-Zr(1) 75.00(11) C(14)-C(15)-Zr(1) 73.83(11) C(17)-C(16)-C(15) 108.39(19) C(17)-C(16)-Zr(1) 73.64(11) C(15)-C(16)-Zr(1) 73.04(11) C(16)-C(17)-C(18) 107.78(18) C(16)-C(17)-Zr(1) 74.54(11) C(18)-C(17)-Zr(1) 73.94(11) C(14)-C(18)-C(17) 108.06(19) C(14)-C(18)-Zr(1) 73.46(11) C(17)-C(18)-Zr(1) 74.10(11) _____________________________________________________________ Symmetry transformations used to generate equivalent atoms: #1-x+1,-y,-z+1

Organometallics, 2008

Treatment of the titanium(IV) and vanadium(IV) alkoxide complexes M(OPr i) 4 [M) Ti, V] with B(C ... more Treatment of the titanium(IV) and vanadium(IV) alkoxide complexes M(OPr i) 4 [M) Ti, V] with B(C 6 F 5) 3 results in alkoxide-aryl exchange and formation of the organometallic dimer complexes [M(OPr i) 2 (µ-OPr i)(C 6 F 5)] 2 (M) Ti (1), V (2)). In comparison, the reaction between B(C 6 F 5) 3 and Zr(OBu t) 4 in pentane, followed by recrystallization in acetonitrile-THF solutions, affords the unexpected trimeric zirconium salt [Zr 3 (OBu t) 6 (µ 2-OBu t) 3 (µ 3-OBu t)(µ 3-OCH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3)][B(C 6 F 5) 4 ] (3), which proceeds through a redox reaction involving the borane and the THF solvent. In the presence of CH 3 CN, a tetranuclear complex formulated as [Zr 2 (OBu t) 5 (µ-OBu t) 2 (µ-N,N′-N(H)C(CH 3)dC(H)CtN)] 2 (5) is obtained, which results from a C,C coupling reaction between two acetonitrile molecules. When Zr(OBu t) 4 is treated with (HO)B(C 6 F 5) 2 , a dimer complex formulated as [Zr(OBu t) 2 {µ-O-OB(OBu t)(C 6 F 5) 2-κ 2-O,O}] 2 (7) is formed that contains an unusual ligand bonding mode. The molecular structures of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 as well as the adduct B(C 6 F 5) 3 • THF (4) and [Zr(OBu t) 3 (µ-OBu t)] 2 (µ-NtCCH 3) (6) have been determined by X-ray diffraction.

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Organometallics, 2006

The reaction of Cp 2 V with B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the presence of water leads to the hydride complex [C... more The reaction of Cp 2 V with B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the presence of water leads to the hydride complex [Cp 2 V(µ-H)B(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (1) and the hydroxide complex [Cp 2 V(µ-OH)B(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (2), both of which haVe been characterized by X-ray structure determinations. Both complexes are deriVed from the ionization of water in the presence of B(C 6 F 5) 3 .

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Organometallics, 2003

The substituted cyclopentadienyl zirconium complex [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe 2 ] (1; Cp′′′) η 5-C 5 H 2-1,2,4... more The substituted cyclopentadienyl zirconium complex [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe 2 ] (1; Cp′′′) η 5-C 5 H 2-1,2,4-(SiMe 3) 3) reacts with tris(perfluorophenyl)borane, B(C 6 F 5) 3 , in pentane to give the two species [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe][MeB(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (2) and [Cp′′′(η 5-C 5 H 2-2,4-(SiMe 3) 2-1-η 1-SiMe 2 CH 2)Zr][MeB(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (3). Complex 3 was characterized by an X-ray structure determination, showing the C-H activation of a SiMe 3 group attached to the cyclopentadienyl ligand. Complexes 2 and 3 could be described, respectively, as the active and inactive species which both arise from 1 and B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the cationic polymerization.

Organometallics, 2010

Two types of bimetallic titanium/molybdenum systems are described: the first possesses unpreceden... more Two types of bimetallic titanium/molybdenum systems are described: the first possesses unprecedented η 6-arene-imido groups, while the second has Fischer-type aminocarbene ligands bridging the two metals. The (η 6-arene)-Mo imido-Ti complex Ti[dN(η 6-Ar)Mo(CO) 3 ]Cl 2 (NHMe 2) 2 (2; Ar = 2,6-i Pr 2-C 6 H 3) has been prepared through the reaction of (η 6-ArNH 2)Mo(CO) 3 (3) and TiCl 2-(NMe 2) 2. The alternative route from 2 and Ti(NMe 2) 4 /Me 3 SiCl also afforded 1, but it was contaminated with a small amount of Ti(dNAr)Cl 2 (NHMe 2) 2 (1). The reaction between the dimeric complexes {Ti(μ-NAr)(NMe 2) 2 } 2 and Mo(CO) 6 gave complex mixtures of products, among which the Fischer-type aminocarbene complex [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMeCH 2 NMe 2)O}Ti(dN-2,6-Pr i 2-C 6 H 3)-(NMe 2)(NHMe 2)] (4) could be characterized. The formation of 4 resulted from the nucleophilic attack of the amido-NMe 2 to the carbonyl that afforded the titanoxy aminocarbene linker between the Mo and the Ti centers, followed by a subsequent C-H activation of a methyl group of the aminocarbene and C,N coupling with an amido ligand on titanium. Treatment of Ti(NMe 2) 4 with 1 equiv of Mo(CO) 6 produced the titanoxy aminocarbene [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMe 2)O}Ti(NMe 2) 3 ] (5), while in the presence of 1 equiv of ArNH 2 the imido complex [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMe 2)O}Ti(dN-2,6-Pr i 2-C 6 H 3)(NMe 2)(NHMe 2) 2 ] (6) is formed. The molecular structures of 1-6 have been determined by X-ray diffraction.

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Organometallics, 2007

Reaction of malononitrile, NCCH 2 CN, with V(C 6 H 6) 2 in toluene in the presence of 2 equiV of ... more Reaction of malononitrile, NCCH 2 CN, with V(C 6 H 6) 2 in toluene in the presence of 2 equiV of B(C 6 F 5) 3 afforded the Vanadium(I) complex [V(C 6 H 5 Me) 2 ][(F 5 C 6) 3 B‚NCCHCN‚B-(C 6 F 5) 3 ], in which deprotonation of the malononitrile ligand and arene exchange at the Vanadium center haVe occurred. In the absence of malononitrile, a redox reaction was obserVed between V(C 6 H 6) 2 and the water adduct H 2 O‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 , which gaVe the Vanadium(I) complex [V(C 6 H 6) 2 ][(F 5 C 6) 3 BOB(C 6 F 5) 2 ]. The reactivity of the bis(benzene) vanadium with polynitriles is an active subject of research since the discovery of the exceptional room-temperature magnet V(TCNE) x prepared from V(C 6 H 6) 2 and TCNE, by Miller et al. 1,2 Recently, we reported a new nitrile platform ligand based on the tris(perfluorophenyl)borane adduct of various nitriles. A recent exploration of the tris(perfluorophenyl)borane adduct of TCNX (X) E (tetracyanoethylene), Q (7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane)) with Cp 2 V has showed that the [TCNX] 2ligand is σ bonded to vanadium(III) or vanadium(IV) centers through a nitrile nitrogen atom such as in [(Cp 2 V) 2 {(F 5 C 6) 3 B‚(µ 4-TCNX)‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 }]. 3 We have also studied the reactivity of the metallocene complexes Cp 2 V and Cp 2 Ti(CO) 2 toward different Lewis acid (LA) adducts of nitriles RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3. The behavior of the nitrile bond, when RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 was used as an "activated nitrile, was exemplified by the formation of M(IV)azirine complexes (M) Ti, V) such as [Cp 2 M(η 2-C,N-RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 ]. 4 Starting from the idea that a LA adduct of a nitrile could be a useful tool to give a structural model for molecule-based magnets, we proposed to initiate the study of the reactivity of V(C 6 H 6) 2 toward LA adducts of various nitriles. Herein we present our first results obtained with malononitrile in which two CN moieties are attached to two tris(pentafluorophenyl)boranes, (C 6 F 5) 3 B‚NCCH 2 CN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 .

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Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2002

The synthesis and X-ray characterization of ansa-metallocene dichloride titanium and zirconium co... more The synthesis and X-ray characterization of ansa-metallocene dichloride titanium and zirconium complexes of the type [Me2Si(η5-C5H2(SiMe3)2)2]MCl2 (M=Zr (1), Ti (2)) are reported. The complexes have been tested for ethylene polymerization.

European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2011

ABSTRACT The synthesis of several anilines (ArPGNH2) substituted in the ortho position with penda... more ABSTRACT The synthesis of several anilines (ArPGNH2) substituted in the ortho position with pendant groups (PGs, terminated by potentially coordinative arene, thienyl, furanyl, or pyridyl functionalities) was accomplished by a two- to five-step synthesis in good yields. The ArPGNH2 proligands were used for the preparation of titanium complexes starting from Ti(NMe2)4 in the presence of excess Me3SiCl. Complexes of the general formula [Ti(NArPG)Cl2(NHMe2)x] (x = 1, 2), which are supported by a terminal imido functionality, were obtained in 60–95 % yield. The nature of the pendant group influences the coordination mode of the ligand. Although only monodentate imido linkages have been observed with ligands where PG is arene, thiophene, and furan, ligands with substituted pyridine sidearms lead to chelating imido–donor functionalities. The potential hemilabile behavior of some imido–donor ligands, which results from the reversible coordination of the side arm, was studied by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy. These compounds were evaluated as precatalysts for ethylene polymerization with various aluminum cocatalysts. Ultrahigh molecular-weight (UHMW) polyethylenes were obtained. All compounds were fully characterized by spectroscopic methods (1H and 13C NMR), and elemental analysis and some were also characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

Comptes Rendus Chimie, 2002

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European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2017

Vanadium complexes are attractive potential alternatives to platinum-based anticancer drugs. Two ... more Vanadium complexes are attractive potential alternatives to platinum-based anticancer drugs. Two vanadium(V) complexes, based on a common chelating tetradentate diaminobis(phenolato) ligand featuring a branched connectivity but differing in their labile ligands, were synthesized and characterized. Whereas the isopropoxido complex was obtained as a mixture of cis and trans isomers with regard to the orientation of the labile group vs. the amine sidearm, the salicylato-containing complex was obtained as a single trans isomer. X-ray

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

Organometallics, 2018

The synthesis and the characterization of a series of phosphine adducts of (imido)vanadium(IV) di... more The synthesis and the characterization of a series of phosphine adducts of (imido)vanadium(IV) dichloride complexes of the type V(NR)Cl 2 (PMe 2 Ph) 2 [R = 2,6-Cl 2-Ph (1), 2,6-i Pr 2-Ph (2), and t Bu (3)] and V( N t Bu)Cl 2 (PMe 3) 2 (3′) are reported. The solid-state structures of 1 and 3′ were determined by X-ray crystallography. The complexes present a geometry around the metal center between a distorted trigonal-bipyramid and a square pyramid, with an almost linear N−V−C bond. Complexes 1−3 were evaluated as catalyst precursors for the polymerization of ethylene and ethylene copolymerization with various cyclic olefins (i.e., norbornene, dicyclopentadiene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, and 5-vinyl-2-norbornene). In combination with Et 2 AlCl (500 equiv to V) and Cl 3 CCO 2 Et (ETA, 10 equiv to V), 1−3 are versatile and promising catalysts for the synthesis of high molecular weight linear poly(ethylene)s and alternating copolymers with efficient comonomer incorporation, unimodal molecular weight distributions, and uniform composition under mild conditions. Differences in the homo-and copolymerization of ethylene regarding the activity, stability over temperature, reactivity toward the target comonomers, and (co)polymer chain growth were investigated to probe the effects of imido ligand substitution. The introduction of more electron-donating groups led to an increase in polymers molecular weight and provided increased stability over temperature to the catalysts, particularly for 3. Both of these effects are likely because the tert-butyl imido moiety in 3 strengthens the V−N bond, thus improving the stability of the active intermediate. The steric shielding of the tert-butyl group may also contribute to inhibit the associative chain transfer. Control over the molecular weight of the resultant copolymers proved to be possible also by varying the ETA loading. ETA acts as a reoxidant, restarting the catalytic cycle, but it behaves also like a chain transfer agent and to a different extent strongly depending on the type of imido ligand.

Bulletin de la Société chimique de France

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Organometallics, 2002

The cationic vanadocene alkyl complex [Cp 2 VMe(CH 3 CN)] + with [BPh 4 ]counteranion was structu... more The cationic vanadocene alkyl complex [Cp 2 VMe(CH 3 CN)] + with [BPh 4 ]counteranion was structurally established. The reaction of Cp 2 VMe 2 in THF in the presence of B(C 6 F 5) 3 is also described: EPR evidence of the intermediate formation of the [Cp 2 VMe(THF)] + species, which gives, via a disproportionation redox reaction, the V III species [Cp 2 V(THF)][Me B(C 6 F 5) 3 ], is demonstrated.

Catalysis Science & Technology, 2011

ABSTRACT Two families of vanadium complexes bearing diphenolate ligands with different ‘pendant’ ... more ABSTRACT Two families of vanadium complexes bearing diphenolate ligands with different ‘pendant’ arms have been screened under various conditions for the polymerisation behaviour of ethylene. The presence of a bound amine arm was found to favour enhanced thermal stability.

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Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2009

The synthesis and solution and solid-state structural characterization of a family of amine bis(p... more The synthesis and solution and solid-state structural characterization of a family of amine bis(phenolate) [ONNO]-vanadium complexes is reviewed. These compounds have oxidation states ranging from vanadium(II) to vanadium(V), and were evaluated as olefin polymerization catalysts. In association with EtAlCl2 cocatalyst, we studied the homopolymerization of ethylene, propene, and 1-hexene, as well as the copolymerization of ethylene with α-olefins (1-hexene, 1-octene) and cycloolefins (norbornene, cyclopentene). Some of these catalysts were shown to produce copolymers with a good activity and comonomer content.

Organometallics, 2007

Table 1. Crystal data and structure refinement for 1. Empirical formula C36 H34 N2 Zr2 Formula we... more Table 1. Crystal data and structure refinement for 1. Empirical formula C36 H34 N2 Zr2 Formula weight 677.09 Temperature 180(2) K Wavelength 0.71073 A Crystal system, space group Monoclinic, P 1 21/c 1 Unit cell dimensions a = 8.4275(4) A alpha = 90 deg. b = 17.1273(8) A beta = 100.015(4) deg. c = 9.8083(5) A gamma = 90 deg. Volume 1394.16(12) A^3 Z, Calculated density 2, 1.613 Mg/m^3 Absorption coefficient 0.777 mm^-1 F(000) 688 Crystal size 0.5 x 0.3 x 0.2 mm Theta range for data collection 3.41 to 26.31 deg. Limiting indices-10<=h<=9,-21<=k<=21,-12<=l<=12 Reflections collected / unique 9958 / 2847 [R(int) = 0.0222] Completeness to theta = 26.31 99.8 % Absorption correction Semi-empirical from equivalents Max. and min. transmission 0.8507 and 0.6887 Refinement method Full-matrix least-squares on F^2 Data / restraints / parameters 2847 / 0 / 182 Goodness-of-fit on F^2 1.076 Final R indices [I>2sigma(I)] R1 = 0.0221, wR2 = 0.0552 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0257, wR2 = 0.0564 Largest diff. peak and hole 0.435 and-0.431 e.A^-3 C(12)-C(11)-Zr(1) 75.26(11) C(10)-C(11)-Zr(1) 73.25(10) C(13)-C(12)-C(11) 108.41(17) C(13)-C(12)-Zr(1) 73.48(11) C(11)-C(12)-Zr(1) 72.94(11) C(12)-C(13)-C(9) 107.81(17) C(12)-C(13)-Zr(1) 74.81(11) C(9)-C(13)-Zr(1) 73.49(10) C(18)-C(14)-C(15) 108.17(19) C(18)-C(14)-Zr(1) 74.53(11) C(15)-C(14)-Zr(1) 74.00(12) C(16)-C(15)-C(14) 107.58(18) C(16)-C(15)-Zr(1) 75.00(11) C(14)-C(15)-Zr(1) 73.83(11) C(17)-C(16)-C(15) 108.39(19) C(17)-C(16)-Zr(1) 73.64(11) C(15)-C(16)-Zr(1) 73.04(11) C(16)-C(17)-C(18) 107.78(18) C(16)-C(17)-Zr(1) 74.54(11) C(18)-C(17)-Zr(1) 73.94(11) C(14)-C(18)-C(17) 108.06(19) C(14)-C(18)-Zr(1) 73.46(11) C(17)-C(18)-Zr(1) 74.10(11) _____________________________________________________________ Symmetry transformations used to generate equivalent atoms: #1-x+1,-y,-z+1

Organometallics, 2008

Treatment of the titanium(IV) and vanadium(IV) alkoxide complexes M(OPr i) 4 [M) Ti, V] with B(C ... more Treatment of the titanium(IV) and vanadium(IV) alkoxide complexes M(OPr i) 4 [M) Ti, V] with B(C 6 F 5) 3 results in alkoxide-aryl exchange and formation of the organometallic dimer complexes [M(OPr i) 2 (µ-OPr i)(C 6 F 5)] 2 (M) Ti (1), V (2)). In comparison, the reaction between B(C 6 F 5) 3 and Zr(OBu t) 4 in pentane, followed by recrystallization in acetonitrile-THF solutions, affords the unexpected trimeric zirconium salt [Zr 3 (OBu t) 6 (µ 2-OBu t) 3 (µ 3-OBu t)(µ 3-OCH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3)][B(C 6 F 5) 4 ] (3), which proceeds through a redox reaction involving the borane and the THF solvent. In the presence of CH 3 CN, a tetranuclear complex formulated as [Zr 2 (OBu t) 5 (µ-OBu t) 2 (µ-N,N′-N(H)C(CH 3)dC(H)CtN)] 2 (5) is obtained, which results from a C,C coupling reaction between two acetonitrile molecules. When Zr(OBu t) 4 is treated with (HO)B(C 6 F 5) 2 , a dimer complex formulated as [Zr(OBu t) 2 {µ-O-OB(OBu t)(C 6 F 5) 2-κ 2-O,O}] 2 (7) is formed that contains an unusual ligand bonding mode. The molecular structures of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 as well as the adduct B(C 6 F 5) 3 • THF (4) and [Zr(OBu t) 3 (µ-OBu t)] 2 (µ-NtCCH 3) (6) have been determined by X-ray diffraction.

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Organometallics, 2006

The reaction of Cp 2 V with B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the presence of water leads to the hydride complex [C... more The reaction of Cp 2 V with B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the presence of water leads to the hydride complex [Cp 2 V(µ-H)B(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (1) and the hydroxide complex [Cp 2 V(µ-OH)B(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (2), both of which haVe been characterized by X-ray structure determinations. Both complexes are deriVed from the ionization of water in the presence of B(C 6 F 5) 3 .

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Organometallics, 2003

The substituted cyclopentadienyl zirconium complex [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe 2 ] (1; Cp′′′) η 5-C 5 H 2-1,2,4... more The substituted cyclopentadienyl zirconium complex [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe 2 ] (1; Cp′′′) η 5-C 5 H 2-1,2,4-(SiMe 3) 3) reacts with tris(perfluorophenyl)borane, B(C 6 F 5) 3 , in pentane to give the two species [Cp′′′ 2 ZrMe][MeB(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (2) and [Cp′′′(η 5-C 5 H 2-2,4-(SiMe 3) 2-1-η 1-SiMe 2 CH 2)Zr][MeB(C 6 F 5) 3 ] (3). Complex 3 was characterized by an X-ray structure determination, showing the C-H activation of a SiMe 3 group attached to the cyclopentadienyl ligand. Complexes 2 and 3 could be described, respectively, as the active and inactive species which both arise from 1 and B(C 6 F 5) 3 in the cationic polymerization.

Organometallics, 2010

Two types of bimetallic titanium/molybdenum systems are described: the first possesses unpreceden... more Two types of bimetallic titanium/molybdenum systems are described: the first possesses unprecedented η 6-arene-imido groups, while the second has Fischer-type aminocarbene ligands bridging the two metals. The (η 6-arene)-Mo imido-Ti complex Ti[dN(η 6-Ar)Mo(CO) 3 ]Cl 2 (NHMe 2) 2 (2; Ar = 2,6-i Pr 2-C 6 H 3) has been prepared through the reaction of (η 6-ArNH 2)Mo(CO) 3 (3) and TiCl 2-(NMe 2) 2. The alternative route from 2 and Ti(NMe 2) 4 /Me 3 SiCl also afforded 1, but it was contaminated with a small amount of Ti(dNAr)Cl 2 (NHMe 2) 2 (1). The reaction between the dimeric complexes {Ti(μ-NAr)(NMe 2) 2 } 2 and Mo(CO) 6 gave complex mixtures of products, among which the Fischer-type aminocarbene complex [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMeCH 2 NMe 2)O}Ti(dN-2,6-Pr i 2-C 6 H 3)-(NMe 2)(NHMe 2)] (4) could be characterized. The formation of 4 resulted from the nucleophilic attack of the amido-NMe 2 to the carbonyl that afforded the titanoxy aminocarbene linker between the Mo and the Ti centers, followed by a subsequent C-H activation of a methyl group of the aminocarbene and C,N coupling with an amido ligand on titanium. Treatment of Ti(NMe 2) 4 with 1 equiv of Mo(CO) 6 produced the titanoxy aminocarbene [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMe 2)O}Ti(NMe 2) 3 ] (5), while in the presence of 1 equiv of ArNH 2 the imido complex [(CO) 5 Mo{dC(NMe 2)O}Ti(dN-2,6-Pr i 2-C 6 H 3)(NMe 2)(NHMe 2) 2 ] (6) is formed. The molecular structures of 1-6 have been determined by X-ray diffraction.

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Organometallics, 2007

Reaction of malononitrile, NCCH 2 CN, with V(C 6 H 6) 2 in toluene in the presence of 2 equiV of ... more Reaction of malononitrile, NCCH 2 CN, with V(C 6 H 6) 2 in toluene in the presence of 2 equiV of B(C 6 F 5) 3 afforded the Vanadium(I) complex [V(C 6 H 5 Me) 2 ][(F 5 C 6) 3 B‚NCCHCN‚B-(C 6 F 5) 3 ], in which deprotonation of the malononitrile ligand and arene exchange at the Vanadium center haVe occurred. In the absence of malononitrile, a redox reaction was obserVed between V(C 6 H 6) 2 and the water adduct H 2 O‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 , which gaVe the Vanadium(I) complex [V(C 6 H 6) 2 ][(F 5 C 6) 3 BOB(C 6 F 5) 2 ]. The reactivity of the bis(benzene) vanadium with polynitriles is an active subject of research since the discovery of the exceptional room-temperature magnet V(TCNE) x prepared from V(C 6 H 6) 2 and TCNE, by Miller et al. 1,2 Recently, we reported a new nitrile platform ligand based on the tris(perfluorophenyl)borane adduct of various nitriles. A recent exploration of the tris(perfluorophenyl)borane adduct of TCNX (X) E (tetracyanoethylene), Q (7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane)) with Cp 2 V has showed that the [TCNX] 2ligand is σ bonded to vanadium(III) or vanadium(IV) centers through a nitrile nitrogen atom such as in [(Cp 2 V) 2 {(F 5 C 6) 3 B‚(µ 4-TCNX)‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 }]. 3 We have also studied the reactivity of the metallocene complexes Cp 2 V and Cp 2 Ti(CO) 2 toward different Lewis acid (LA) adducts of nitriles RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3. The behavior of the nitrile bond, when RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 was used as an "activated nitrile, was exemplified by the formation of M(IV)azirine complexes (M) Ti, V) such as [Cp 2 M(η 2-C,N-RCN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 ]. 4 Starting from the idea that a LA adduct of a nitrile could be a useful tool to give a structural model for molecule-based magnets, we proposed to initiate the study of the reactivity of V(C 6 H 6) 2 toward LA adducts of various nitriles. Herein we present our first results obtained with malononitrile in which two CN moieties are attached to two tris(pentafluorophenyl)boranes, (C 6 F 5) 3 B‚NCCH 2 CN‚B(C 6 F 5) 3 .

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Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2002

The synthesis and X-ray characterization of ansa-metallocene dichloride titanium and zirconium co... more The synthesis and X-ray characterization of ansa-metallocene dichloride titanium and zirconium complexes of the type [Me2Si(η5-C5H2(SiMe3)2)2]MCl2 (M=Zr (1), Ti (2)) are reported. The complexes have been tested for ethylene polymerization.

European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2011

ABSTRACT The synthesis of several anilines (ArPGNH2) substituted in the ortho position with penda... more ABSTRACT The synthesis of several anilines (ArPGNH2) substituted in the ortho position with pendant groups (PGs, terminated by potentially coordinative arene, thienyl, furanyl, or pyridyl functionalities) was accomplished by a two- to five-step synthesis in good yields. The ArPGNH2 proligands were used for the preparation of titanium complexes starting from Ti(NMe2)4 in the presence of excess Me3SiCl. Complexes of the general formula [Ti(NArPG)Cl2(NHMe2)x] (x = 1, 2), which are supported by a terminal imido functionality, were obtained in 60–95 % yield. The nature of the pendant group influences the coordination mode of the ligand. Although only monodentate imido linkages have been observed with ligands where PG is arene, thiophene, and furan, ligands with substituted pyridine sidearms lead to chelating imido–donor functionalities. The potential hemilabile behavior of some imido–donor ligands, which results from the reversible coordination of the side arm, was studied by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy. These compounds were evaluated as precatalysts for ethylene polymerization with various aluminum cocatalysts. Ultrahigh molecular-weight (UHMW) polyethylenes were obtained. All compounds were fully characterized by spectroscopic methods (1H and 13C NMR), and elemental analysis and some were also characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.