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Synthesis and Chemistry of Chiral Metallocenes

by Oleksiy Vassylyev

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 585-586; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060585 - 14 Jul 2005

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Metallocenes are an important and well-known class of organometallic compounds, which were first discovered by Kealy and Paulson in 1951.[...] Full article

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Role of Palladium in the Redox Electrochemistry of Ferrocene Monocarboxylic Acid Encapsulated Within ORMOSIL Networks

by P. Pandey and B. Upadhyay

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 728-739; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060728 - 14 Jul 2005

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We report herein the effect of palladium on the redox electrochemistry of ferrocene monocarboxylic acid encapsulated within an organically modified sol-gel glass network (ORMOSIL). It has been found that amount of palladium and its geometrical distribution significantly alter the redox electrochemistry of FcMCA. [...] Read more.

We report herein the effect of palladium on the redox electrochemistry of ferrocene monocarboxylic acid encapsulated within an organically modified sol-gel glass network (ORMOSIL). It has been found that amount of palladium and its geometrical distribution significantly alter the redox electrochemistry of FcMCA. The geometrical distribution of palladium has been controlled by two methods: (i) palladium is allowed to link within nanostructured network of the ORMOSIL which was subsequently availed from the reactivity of palladium chloride and trimethoxysilane; (ii) palladium powder is encapsulated together FcMCA thus allowing the presence of palladium within the nanoporous domain. The content of palladium is varied by controlling the reaction dynamics of palladium chloride and trimethoxysilane interaction. For this we initially allowed to trigger hydrolysis, condensation and poly-condensation of trimethoxysilane and dimethyldiethoxysilane in acidic medium and subsequently partially dried ORMOSIL film was allowed to interact with palladium chloride. Even with partially dried ORMOSIL derived from trimethoxysilane and dimethyldiethoxysilane undergoes rapid interaction with palladium chloride and the transparent color of ORMOSIL changed to a black colour due to the formation of palladium silicon linkage. The palladium-silicon linkage has been identified by NMR, UV-VIS and transmission electron spectroscopy. The electrochemistry of FcMCA encapsulated within such an ORMOSIL matrix has been studied. Excellent redox electrochemistry of ferrocene monocarboxylic acid having peak potential separation tending to 0 for a multilayered electrode was investigated. The palladium content has been found to affect the redox electrochemistry of ferrocene as well as electrocatalytic efficiency of new ORMOSIL material. The electroanalysis of NADH is reported. The modified electrode is very sensitive to NADH with lowest detection limit of < 1 μM. Full article

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Photooxidation of Some Metallocenes in a Polymer Matrix

by B. Mallik

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 708-727; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060708 - 14 Jul 2005

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The changes in the electronic absorption spectra (UV-Vis) of some metallocene-doped poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) thin films containing chloroform molecules as impurities were studied after photoexcitation in the nitrogen atmosphere. Photoexcitations were made by monochromatic radiation (using a Xe-lamp source and a monochromator) at [...] Read more.

The changes in the electronic absorption spectra (UV-Vis) of some metallocene-doped poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) thin films containing chloroform molecules as impurities were studied after photoexcitation in the nitrogen atmosphere. Photoexcitations were made by monochromatic radiation (using a Xe-lamp source and a monochromator) at an interval of few nanometers in the spectral range 210-750 nm. The changes in spectra were studied as a function of photoexcitation time (duration), amount of metallocene in the film and the amount of chloroform molecules present in the film. Occurrence of photoinduced charge-transfer between some metallocenes and chloroform molecules confined in the PMMA thin films was observed, which indicated photooxidation of the metallocenes in the polymer matrix. Photoresponse in the case of ferrocene derivatives was observed to decrease with the increase in the value of para- Hammett constant for the substituent attached to the ferrocene unit and also with increasing half-wave potential for the ferrocene derivatives. Photoeffects on the metallocenes having different central metal atom were studied and it was noticed that the photoeffects on the metallocenes with "18 valence electrons", as in ferrocene and ruthenocene, favored the occurrence of photoinduced charge-transfer between the metallocene and chloroform molecules present in a PMMA film. The photooxidation of a metallocene in a PMMA thin film resulted in an enhanced photoconductivity of the polymeric film. Full article

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Supramolecular Complex Formation by β-Cyclodextrin and Ferrocenylnaphthalene Diimide-intercalated Double Stranded DNA and Improved Electrochemical Gene Detection

by Shinobu Sato, Takahiko Nojima, Michinori Waki and Shigeori Takenaka

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 693-707; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060693 - 14 Jul 2005

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Ferrocenylnaphthalene diimide 1 can bind to double stranded DNA (dsDNA) by the threading intercalation mode and the resulting complex was stabilized further by β- cyclodextrin (CD) by forming a supramolecular complex. These complex formation processes were studied by spectroscopic, viscometric, and electrochemical means [...] Read more.

Ferrocenylnaphthalene diimide 1 can bind to double stranded DNA (dsDNA) by the threading intercalation mode and the resulting complex was stabilized further by β- cyclodextrin (CD) by forming a supramolecular complex. These complex formation processes were studied by spectroscopic, viscometric, and electrochemical means in the absence or presence of β-CD. Quantitative analysis by quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and electrochemical experiments strongly suggested a 2:1 binding stoichiometry for β-CD to 1 threading-intercalated to the dsDNA-immobilized electrode. Owing to this supramolecular complex formation, electrochemical DNA detection based on 1 was improved considerably. Full article

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Immobilization of Chiral Ferrocenyl Ligands on Silica Gel and their Testing in Pd-catalyzed Allylic Substitution and Rh-catalyzed Hydrogenation

by Ján Cvengroš, Štefan Toma, Mária Žembéryová and Duncan J. Macquarrie

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 679-692; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060679 - 14 Jul 2005

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Five different silica gels containing two chiral ferrocenyl ligands were prepared by various synthetic routes and tested in an enantioselective Pd(0)-catalyzed allylic substitution and Rh-catalyzed hydrogenation. All the prepared anchored ligands were characterized by porosimetry data, DRIFTS spectra, thermal data and AAS. The [...] Read more.

Five different silica gels containing two chiral ferrocenyl ligands were prepared by various synthetic routes and tested in an enantioselective Pd(0)-catalyzed allylic substitution and Rh-catalyzed hydrogenation. All the prepared anchored ligands were characterized by porosimetry data, DRIFTS spectra, thermal data and AAS. The aim of the work was to compare the influence of the carrier, surface properties and immobilization strategy on the performance of the catalyst. Full article

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Catalytic Activity During Copolymerization of Ethylene and 1-Hexene via Mixed TiO2/SiO2-Supported MAO with rac-Et[Ind]2ZrCl2 Metallocene Catalyst

by B. Jongsomjit, S. Ngamposri and P. Praserthdam

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 672-678; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060672 - 14 Jul 2005

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Activities during ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization were found to increaseusing the mixed titania/silica-supported MAO with rac-Et[Ind]₂ZrCl₂ metallocenecatalyst. Energy Dispersive X-ray spectorcopy (EDX) indicated that the titania wasapparently located on the outer surface of silica and acted as a spacer to anchor MAO [...] Read more.

Activities during ethylene/1-hexene copolymerization were found to increaseusing the mixed titania/silica-supported MAO with rac-Et[Ind]₂ZrCl₂ metallocenecatalyst. Energy Dispersive X-ray spectorcopy (EDX) indicated that the titania wasapparently located on the outer surface of silica and acted as a spacer to anchor MAO tothe silica surface. IR spectra revealed the Si-O-Ti stretching at 980 cm^_-1 with low contentof titania. The presence of anchored titania resulted in less steric hindrance and lessinteraction due to supporting effect. Full article

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Reactions of Cp₂MCl₂ (M=Ti or Zr) with Imine-Oxime Ligands. Formation of Metallacycles

by O. Pandey, S. Sengupta and C. Tripathi

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 653-658; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060653 - 14 Jul 2005

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The reactions of bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV)/zirconium(IV) dichloridewith a series of imine-oxime ligands (LH₂), derived by condensing benzil-α-monoxime and2-phenylenediamine, 4-phenylenediamine, 4-methyl-2-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diamino-pyridine, have been studied in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran in the presence of base andmetallocycles of the [Cp₂M(L)] (M=Ti or Zr) type have [...] Read more.

The reactions of bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV)/zirconium(IV) dichloridewith a series of imine-oxime ligands (LH₂), derived by condensing benzil-α-monoxime and2-phenylenediamine, 4-phenylenediamine, 4-methyl-2-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diamino-pyridine, have been studied in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran in the presence of base andmetallocycles of the [Cp₂M(L)] (M=Ti or Zr) type have been isolated. Tentative structureshave been proposed for the products based on elemental analysis, electrical conductance andspectral (electronic, IR and ¹H-NMR) data. Proton NMR spectra indicate that on the NMRtime scale there is rapid rotation of the cyclopentadienyl ring around the metal-ring axis at25^oC. Studies were conducted to assess the growth inhibiting potential of the complexessynthesized and the ligands against various bacterial strains. Full article

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Synthesis and Asymmetric Mono-cyclopalladation of 1,1’-Di(α-dimethylamino)ethylferrocene

by V. Sokolov, L. Troitskaya and V. Bondareva-Don

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 649-652; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060649 - 14 Jul 2005

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Two-step synthesis of 1,1’-di(α-dimethylamino)ethylferrocene is described in details. Cyclopalladation of this diamine involving one or two amino groups is reported and the product of asymmetric mono-cyclopalladation is fully characterized. Full article

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Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Triosmium Alkylidyne Carbonyl Cluster Containing a Chiral Ferrocenylphosphine Ligand

by Wai-Yeung Wong

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 640-648; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060640 - 14 Jul 2005

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The synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and X-ray crystal structure of a newchiral triosmium alkylidyne carbonyl cluster, (R,S)-[Os₃(μ-H)₂(CO)₉{μ₃-CPPh₂(η⁵-C₅H₄)Fe(η⁵-C₅H₃(PPh₂)CH(Me)NMe₂)}] (1) [...] Read more.

The synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and X-ray crystal structure of a newchiral triosmium alkylidyne carbonyl cluster, (R,S)-[Os₃(μ-H)₂(CO)₉{μ₃-CPPh₂(η⁵-C₅H₄)Fe(η⁵-C₅H₃(PPh₂)CH(Me)NMe₂)}] (1) are described. Compound 1 crystallizes in thenon-centrosymmetric space group P2₁ and its absolute configuration has been established.The structure consists of an Os₃C metal core with one of the PPh₂ moieties of the chiralferrocenylphosphine bonded to the apical alkylidyne carbon atom to give a zwitterioniccluster complex, reminiscent of the phosphorus yli Full article

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Pd-catalyzed Synthesis of β-Biarylacryl Ferrocenes via Suzuki Cross-coupling

by Q. Song, R. Lin, Z. Yang and C. Qi

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 634-639; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060634 - 14 Jul 2005

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Some novel β-biarylacryl ferrocene derivatives were synthesized viaPd-catalytic Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of β-(2-bromophenyl)acrylferroceneand arylboronic acids. The structures were determined with elemental analyses, IRspectra, and ¹H-NMR spectra. Full article

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Homo-polymerization of α-Olefins and Co-polymerization of Higher α-Olefins with Ethylene in the Presence of CpTiCl₂(OC₆H₄X-p)/MAO Catalysts (X = CH₃, Cl)

by W. Skupinski, K. Nicinski, D. Jamanek and Z. Wieczorek

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 659-671; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060659 - 4 Jul 2005

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Cyclopentadienyl-titanium complexes containing –OC₆H₄X ligands (X = Cl,CH₃) activated with methylaluminoxane (MAO) were used in the homo-polymerizationof ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-butene, and 1-hexene, and also in co-polymerization of ethylene with the α-olefins mentioned. The -X substituents [...] Read more.

Cyclopentadienyl-titanium complexes containing –OC₆H₄X ligands (X = Cl,CH₃) activated with methylaluminoxane (MAO) were used in the homo-polymerizationof ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-butene, and 1-hexene, and also in co-polymerization of ethylene with the α-olefins mentioned. The -X substituents exhibitdifferent electron donor-acceptor properties, which is described by Hammett’s factor (σ).The chlorine atom is electron acceptor, while the methyl group is electron donor. Thesecatalysts allow the preparation of polyethylene in a good yield. Propylene in the presenceof the catalysts mentioned dimerizes and oligomerizes to trimers and tetramers at 25oCunder normal pressure. If the propylene pressure was increased to 7 atmospheres,CpTiCl₂(OC₆H₄CH₃)/MAO catalyst at 25^oC gave mixtures with different contents ofpropylene dimers, trimers and tetramers. At 70^oC we obtained only propylene trimer.Using the catalysts with a -OC₆H₄Cl ligand we obtained atactic polymers with Mw182,000 g/mol (at 25^oC) and 100,000 g/mol (at 70^oC). The superior activity of theCpTiCl₂(OC₆H₄Cl)/MAO catalyst used in polymerization of propylene prompted us tocheck its activity in polymerization of higher α-olefins (1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-hexene)and in co-polymerization of these olefins with ethylene. However, when homo-polymerization was carried out in the presence of this catalyst no polymers wereobtained. Gas chromatography analysis revealed the presence of dimers. The activity ofthe CpTiCl₂(OC₆H₄Cl)/MAO catalyst in the co-polymerization of ethylene with higher α-olefins is limited by the length of the co-monomer carbon chain. Hence, the highest catalyst activities were observed in co-polymerization of ethylene with propylene (here a lower pressure of the reagents and shorter reaction time were applied to obtain catalytic activity similar to that for other co-monomers). For other co-monomers the activity of the catalyst decreases as follows: propylene >1-butene > 1-pentene >> 1-hexene. In the case of co-polymerization of ethylene with propylene, besides an increase in catalytic activity, an increase in the average molecular weight M_w of the polymer was observed. Other co- monomers used in this study caused a decrease of molecular weight. A significant increase in molecular weight distribution (M_w/M_n) evidences a great variety of polymer chains formed during the reaction. Full article

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Developments of Chiral Metallocenes as Polymerization Catalysts

by Yuushou Nakayama and Takeshi Shiono

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 620-633; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060620 - 14 Jul 2005

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This review article describes developments in chiral metallocenes as polymerization catalysts focusing on C2 symmetric ansa-zirconocene complexes. Selective synthesis of rac-isomers of ansa-zirconocenes are surveyed. Isospecific polymerizations of propylene catalyzed by chiral zirconocenes are summarized. Advanced series of polymerizations by chiral metallocenes such [...] Read more.

This review article describes developments in chiral metallocenes as polymerization catalysts focusing on C2 symmetric ansa-zirconocene complexes. Selective synthesis of rac-isomers of ansa-zirconocenes are surveyed. Isospecific polymerizations of propylene catalyzed by chiral zirconocenes are summarized. Advanced series of polymerizations by chiral metallocenes such as asymmetric polymerization and polymerization of polar monomers are also introduced. Full article

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Enantioselective Hydrogenations with Chiral Titanocenes

by O. Vassylyev, A. Panarello and J. Khinast

Molecules 2005, 10(6), 587-619; https://doi.org/10.3390/10060587 - 14 Jul 2005

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In this review article chiral titanocenes and their application for the enantioselective hydrogenations of different unsaturated compounds are discussed, with a special emphasis on the kinetics and the practicality of the developed systems. The nature of enantioselectivity and the hydrogenation mechanisms are reviewed [...] Read more.

In this review article chiral titanocenes and their application for the enantioselective hydrogenations of different unsaturated compounds are discussed, with a special emphasis on the kinetics and the practicality of the developed systems. The nature of enantioselectivity and the hydrogenation mechanisms are reviewed as well. Catalyst immobilization and the different immobilization techniques are examined. Full article

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