Simple activation by acid of latent Ru-NHC-based metathesis initiators bearing 8-quinolinolate co-ligands

Julia Wappel, Roland Fischer, Luigi Cavallo, Christian Slugovc, Albert Poater

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Abstract

A straightforward synthesis utilizing the ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reaction is described for acid-triggered N,O-chelating ruthenium-based pre-catalysts bearing one or two 8-quinolinolate ligands. The innovative pre-catalysts were tested regarding their behavior in ROMP and especially for their use in the synthesis of poly(dicyclopentadiene) (pDCPD). Bearing either the common phosphine leaving ligand in the first and second Grubbs olefin metathesis catalysts, or the Ru–O bond cleavage for the next Hoveyda-type catalysts, this work is a step forward towards the control of polymer functionalization and living or switchable polymerizations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)154-165
JournalBeilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
Volume12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)

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