Direct observation of beta-methyl elimination in cationic neopentyl complexes: Ligand effects on the reversible elimination of isobutene

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作者
Horton, AD
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[1] Shell Res. Technol. Ctr., Amsterdam, 1030 BN Amsterdam
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10.1021/om960089a
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O61 [无机化学];
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070301 ; 081704 ;
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beta-Me elimination from cationic neopentyl complexes, [Cp'Zr-2(CH(2)CMe(3))](+), has been demonstrated. The more crowded complex (Cp' = C(5)Me(5)) eliminates isobutene instantaneously at -75 degrees C, whereas the less crowded analogue (Cp' = C5H5) is Stable in solution at 0 degrees C but undergoes reversible beta-Me elimination at 25 degrees C; strong anion or Lewis base coordination suppresses beta-Me elimination, consistent with involvement of a 14-electron species.
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