Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a heteroatomic ligand, the metal complex having Structure X: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a substituted cycloalkyl group, an aromatic group, or a substituted aromatic group, R1c, R2c, R3c, R4c, and R5c are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group, and MXp comprises a group IVB, VB, or VIB metal. A metal complex comprising a metal compound complexed to a diphosphino aminyl ligand comprising at least two diphosphino aminyl moieties and a linking group linking each aminyl nitrogen atom of the diphosphino aminyl moieties.

Abstract: A process for producing a high-purity hafnium amide includes the steps of (a) adding a compound which contains a carbonyl group or sulfonyl group and is represented by the formula of A(OyXOnRf)m (e.g., CF3SO3H, Hf(CF3SO3)4, (CF3SO2)2O, CF3CO2H, CH3SO3H, C6H5SO3H, and (CH3SO2)2O), to a crude hafnium amide which is represented by the formula of Hf[N(R1)(R2)]4, where each of R1 and R2 independently represents a methyl group or ethyl group, and which contains a zirconium component as an impurity; and (b) subjecting a product of the step (a) to a distillation under reduced pressure, thereby removing the zirconium component from the crude hafnium amide.

Abstract: Metal(IV) tetrakis(N,N?-dialkylamidinates) were synthesized and characterized. Exemplary metals include hafnium, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, tin and uranium. These compounds are volatile, highly stable thermally, and suitable for vapor deposition of metals and their oxides, nitrides and other compounds.

Abstract: Bidentate catalyst systems and the methods or forming such are described herein. The catalyst systems generally are compounds having the general formula: where R, R1, R2 and R3 are optional and independently selected from hydrogen, C1 to C20 alkyl groups or C6 to C20 aryl groups, A? and A? are independently selected from coordination groups, M is a Group 4 or 5 transition metal, X is selected from halogens, alkyl groups, aromatic groups or combinations thereof and n is less than 4.

Abstract: A catalyst composition, and olefin polymerization process using same, formed from a mixture of a non-aluminoxane aluminum compound, an inorganic oxide and a transition metal bidentate or tridentate complex in certain prescribed proportions. The composition can be formed in a single step or in-situ in the polymerization reaction zone. The resultant catalyst has high activity and is capable of producing high molecular weight olefin products without reactor fouling.

Abstract: A catalyst system includes a metallocene compound having the formula R9 L1 L2 M1 R1 R2 wherein R9 is a bridge between ligands L1 and L2 and M1 is a metal of Group IVB of the Periodic Table such as titanium, zirconium and hafnium and R1 and R2 can be hydrogen or aliphatic or aromatic groups. Bridge R9 can include silicon, germanium or tin. The metallocene compound of the invention as synthesized has a racemic to meso isomer ratio of greater than 5 to 1, thereby precluding the need for subsequent separation of the meso isomer.

Abstract: Bis(salicylaldiminato)titanium complex with optionally substituted phenyl or cyclohexyl on nitrogen catalyzes highly syndiospecific polymerization of propylene. Syndiotactic polypropylene with defects of the type rmr having [rrrr] content greater than 0.70 and block copolymer containing block(s) of the syndiotactic polypropylene and block(s) of poly(ethylene-co-propylene) and/or poly(alpha-olefin-co-propylene) are obtained. Certain of the catalysts provide living polymerization. Living olefin polymers and olefin terminated oligomers and polymers are also products.

Abstract: This invention relates to a one pot method for large scale production of an organometallic compound comprising (i) reacting a hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing material with a base material in the presence of a solvent and under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a first reaction mixture comprising a hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing compound, (ii) adding a metal source compound to said first reaction mixture, (iii) reacting said hydrocarbon or heteroatom-containing compound with said metal source compound under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a second reaction mixture comprising said organometallic compound, and (iv) separating said organometallic compound from said second reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel composition, and to a method of making the composition, the composition being useful in catalyst systems for the homopolymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins, wherein such catalyst systems display a higher level of activity and stereoselectivity than previously reported. The present invention is also directed to novel polymeric compositions made with such catalyst systems, such as a novel syndiotactic polypropylene that melts at temperatures higher than previously reported.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst precursor, a catalyst system comprising the precursor, and a polymerization method using the catalyst system, an embodiment of the precursor is selected from the following structures: wherein T is a bridging group; M is selected from Groups 3 to 13 atoms, and the Lanthanide series of atoms the Periodic Table of the Elements; Z is a coordination ligand; each L is a monovalent, bivalent, or trivalent anionic ligand; X and Y are each independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus; each R can be the same or different and is a bulky substituent that is sterically hindering with respect to X and Y.

Abstract: A hafnium-containing material is presented for forming a film having excellent vaporization stability and higher film formation rate. Also a method for producing the film is presented. The hafnium-containing material for film formation has a bond of a hafnium atom with a nitrogen atom, or a bond of a hafnium atom and an oxygen atoms. Zr content contained in the material is equal to or less than 650 ppm.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and method for olefin polymerization are provided. In one aspect, the catalyst composition is represented by the formula ?a?b?gMXn wherein M is a metal; X is a halogenated aryloxy group; ? and ? are groups that each comprise at least one Group 14 to Group 16 atom; ? is a linking moiety that forms a chemical bond to each of ? and ?; and a, b, g, and n are each integers from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The ability to design and construct solid-state materials with pre-determined structures is a grand challenge in chemistry. An inventive strategy based on reticulating metal ions and organic carboxylate links into extended networks has been advanced to a point that has allowed the design of porous structures in which pore size and functionality can be varied systematically. MOF-5, a prototype of a new class of porous materials and one that is constructed from octahedral Zn—O—C clusters and benzene links, was used to demonstrate that its 3-D porous system can be functionalized with the organic groups, —Br, —NH2, —OC3H7, —OC5H11, —H4C2, and —H4C4, and its pore size expanded with the long molecular struts biphenyl, tetrahydropyrene, pyrene, and terphenyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen or oxygen-delivering substances and hydrogen or hydrogen-delivering substances in the presence of at least one catalyst containing a metal-organic framework material, wherein said framework material comprises pores and a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic compound, said bidentate organic compound being coordinately bound to the metal ion. The invention further relates to a novel material consisting of said metal organic framework material wherein the material is brought in contact with at least one additional metal.

Abstract: A novel transition metal compound wherein the transition metal belongs to group 4 of the periodic table and the transition metal compound has a hydrogen atom ligand and three cyclopentadienyl ligands comprising at least one substituted cyclopentadienyl ligand. The novel transition metal compound can be used as a component of a catalyst exhibiting high activity for olefin polymerization and is characteristic in containing no halogen element.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a Group 4 metal amide complex comprising a monovalent or divalent Lewis base ligand the steps of the process comprising contacting a Group 4 metal amide with a neutral source of a monovalent or divalent, Lewis base ligand group and a solid Lewis acid scavenging agent under amine elimination conditions to form a Group 4 metal amide complex containing at least one less amide group per metal moiety than the initial Group 4 metal amide.

Abstract: Metallocenes and catalyst systems for olefin polymerization derived therefrom. The metallocenes may be represented by the formula: wherein M1 preferably is zirconium or hafnium; and R5 is different from hydrogen.

Abstract: The organometallic compound of the present invention is a compound that has bonds between metal atoms and nitrogen atoms or bonds between semimetal atoms and nitrogen atoms, and the content of chlorine in the compound is 200 ppm or less and the content of water is 30 ppm or less. In addition, the general formula of this compound is represented by the following formula (1): M[(R1)2N](n?s)(R2)s??(1) wherein, M represents a metal atom or semimetal atom, with the metal atom being Hf, Zr, Ta, Ti, Ce, Al, V, La, Nb or Ni, and the semimetal atom being Si, R1 represents a methyl group or ethyl group, R2 represents an ethyl group, n represents the valence of M, and s represents an integer of 0 to n?1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fluorinated dye stabilizers having both high quenching efficiency and solubility in halogenated solvents. These dye stabilizers have shown a significantly effect on improving the dye fastness in hostile photooxidation conditions.

Abstract: New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Abstract: Organometallic transition metal compounds of the formula (I) where M1 is an element of group 3, 4, 5 or 6 of the Periodic Table of the Elements or the lanthanides; X are identical or different and are each halogen, hydrogen, C1–C20-alkyl, C2–C20-alkenyl, C6–C22-aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl part and from 6 to 22 carbon atoms in the aryl part, —OR5 or —NR5R6, where two radicals X may also be joined to one another or two radicals X may together form a substituted or unsubstituted diene ligand, in particular a 1,3-diene ligand; where R5 and R6 are each C1–C10-alkyl, C6–C15-aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, fluoroalkyl or fluoroaryl each having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical and from 6 to 22 carbon atoms in the aryl radical; n is a natural number from 1 to 4 which is equal to the oxidation number of M1 minus 2; R1 is a C2–C40 radical which is branched in the ? position; R2 is hydrogen or a C1–C40 radical which may be branched or unbranched in the ? position;

Abstract: A catalyst compound of formula I or II: (wherein R1–R11, M, E, T, X, Y, m and n are defined herein). The compound, when combined with a suitable activator, is active for the polymerization of olefins. In an embodiment of combinations of the R1–R7 and T groups, these catalysts can engage in weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain. In another embodiment, the R1–R11 groups in formula II exhibit weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of Group 4 metal hydrocarbyl complex the steps of the process comprising contacting a Group 4 metal amide with a neutral source of a monovalent or divalent, Lewis base ligand group and a Lewis acid hydrocarbylating agent under conditions to form a Group 4 metal hydrocarbyl complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-metallocene catalyst comprising a complex having one or more ligands coordinated a transition metal. The catalyst contains substituents bonded to the transition metal through a heteroatom such as oxygen or sulfur. Furthermore, the complex includes a Group 3 to 10 transition or lanthanide metal and one or more anionic or neutral ligands in an amount that satisfies the valency of the metal such that the complex has a net zero charge. The present invention also discloses a method for preparing the catalyst and polymerizing olefins utilizing the catalyst of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytic system for use in a process for the preparation, in a single step, of enones by an aldol condensation of a ketone, such as a gem-dimethyl cyclohexylethanone or gem-dimethyl cyclohexenylethanone derivative, with an aldehyde in the presence of a novel catalytic system and a co-ingredient, such as a carboxylic acid anhydride or an anhydrous salt, and without the pre-formation of an enolate. The catalytic system is a metal complex, such as a [(Cl)n(alkoxy)4-nTi] or [(Cl)n(alkoxy)4-nZr] complex where n is 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione, comprising reacting a pivalic acid alkyl ester with pinacolone in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide catalyst using a pivalic acid alkyl ester as a solvent but using no other solvent or reacting them in an amide type or urea type solvent in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide catalyst. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanesione metal complex using the 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione obtained by the above process. The process for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione is an industrially advantageous process in which an alkali metal alkoxide that is easy to handle can be used as a catalyst for preparing 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione from a pivalic acid alkyl ester and pinacolone.

Abstract: Metal complexes, catalysts derived therefrom, and polymerization processes using the same, characterized by the presence of one or more nitrogen and boron containing, anionic 5-membered cyclic ligand groups, especially 1,2-azaborolyl groups, are disclosed.

Abstract: Ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with substituted bridged bis-biaromatic ligands, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed that are useful in the catalysis of transformations such as the polymerization of monomers into polymers, The catalysts have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Ziegler-Natta catalyst for olefin polymerization comprising a metal cation of Group 4 or 14 of the Periodic Table (IUPAC 1976) that is coordinated to a. a carborane dianion group; b. a heteroatom anion, said heteroatom being preferably in the terminal position of a hydrocarbyl bridge comprising at least two carbon atoms, wherein at least one bridging carbon atom may be replaced by Si; and c. a valence group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst precursor compound comprising a tridentate phenoxy-amide-amine group bound to a group 3 to 12 metal or lanthanide metal.

Abstract: This invention relates to the reversible protection of hydroxy-silane functional groups by acid cleavable protecting groups. The development of reversible protecting groups greatly enhances the current utility of silanes while introducing further novel applications. For instance, reversibly protected silanes are of particular value in applications where room temperature cure and/or adhesion is of value, such as coatings, high resolution imaging, caulks, adhesives, sealents, gaskets, and silicones. Reversibly protected silanes can also be beneficially used in reticulating agents, and in sizing agents, tires, and release coatings. The incorporation of reversibly protected silanes into coating resins is of particular value. The reversibly protected silane can be incorporated into the coating resin by polymerizing a monomer containing the reversibly protected silane into the resin or by post-addition into the coating formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides metallocene compounds which exhibit high polymerization activity for production of highly stereoregular polymers, as well as a production process for olefin polymers which employs olefin polymerization catalysts containing the compounds, and olefin polymers obtained by the production process.

Abstract: A new class of zwitterionic metallocycles is disclosed. A positively charged Group 4-10 transition metal is chelated to two heteroatoms and one of the heteroatoms has a substituent bearing a negative charge. We have found that substitution in this position stabilizes the zwitterion form of the metallocycle. The zwitterionic metallocycle is useful for olefin polymerizations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallocene compounds consisting of indenyl-cyclopentadienyl groups non-symmetrically joined by a bivalent radical. Said compounds can be conveniently used as components of catalysts for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: An isoreticular metal-organic framework (IRMOF) and method for systematically forming the same. The method comprises the steps of dissolving at least one source of metal cations and at least one organic linking compound in a solvent to form a solution; and crystallizing the solution under predetermined conditions to form a predetermined IRMOF. At least one of functionality, dimension, pore size and free volume of the IRMOF is substantially determined by the organic linking compound.

Abstract: A polymeric food spoilage sensor comprises a polymer containing a polyazamacrocyclic transition metal complex. The complex selectively binds biogenic amines, such as cadaverine, putrescine and histamine, which are released by food spoilage microorganisms. The polymer undergoes a detectable color change upon exposure to biogenic amine, thus indicating that food spoilage has probably occurred. In one embodiment, the polymer is molecularly imprinted with the biogenic amine to impart selective binding affinity. The polymer is easily incorporated in common food containers and can be employed in fiber optic detection devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst precursor and catalyst system comprising the precursor, an embodiment of the precursor is selected from the following structures: wherein T is a bridging group; M is selected from Groups 3 to 7 atoms, and the Lanthanide series of atoms the Periodic Table of the Elements; Z is a coordination ligand; each L is a monovalent, bivalent, or trivalent anionic ligand; X and Y are each independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus; R is a non-bulky substituent that has relatively low steric hindrance with respect to X; and R? is a bulky substituent that is sterically hindering with respect to Y.

Abstract: A spray drying process for preparing a solid catalyst and composition for use therein comprising a catalyst compound, an activator for the catalyst compound, and at least one compound selected from among siloxanes, polyalkylene glycols, C1-4 alkyl or phenyl ether or diether derivatives of polyalkylene glycols, and crown ethers, and optionally a filler or support.

Abstract: A propylenic polymer according to the present invention or a composition thereof have an excellent melt flowability and contains a less amount of stickiness-causing components, and also has a low modulus and is pliable, and is capable of providing a transparent molded article, thus being useful as a substitute for a pliable vinyl chloride resin. In addition, a molded article made therefrom exhibits an excellent heat seal performance at a low temperature, and is excellent in terms of transparency and rigidity. Specifically, it has an isotactic pentad fraction (mmmm), which indicates a stereoregulariry, of 30 to 80%, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 3.5 or less and an intrinsic viscosity [?] of 0.8 to 5 dl/g.

Abstract: A transition metal catalyst component for polymerization, composed of a metal complex comprising specific ligands and a specific substituted boron group and having a bridging group, which exhibits a very high activity for an olefin type (co)polymerization or an olefin-aromatic vinyl compound copolymerization, whereby the molecular weight of a copolymer obtainable, is high. A method for producing an olefin (co)polymer and an aromatic vinyl compound-olefin copolymer, by means thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst system useful for polymerizing olefins is disclosed. The catalyst system comprises an activator and an organometallic complex that incorporates a Group 3 to 10 transition metal and at least one chelating, dianionic triquinane ligand. The cis,syn,cis-triquinane framework is generated in three high-yield steps from inexpensive starting materials, and with heat and light as the only reagents. By modifying substituents on the triquinane ligand, polyolefin makers can control catalyst activity, comonomer incorporation, and polymer properties.

Abstract: A CVD Method of forming gate dielectric thin films on a substrate using metalloamide compounds of the formula M(NR1R2)x, or wherein M is Zr, Hf, Y, La, Lanthanide series elements, Ta, Ti, or Al; N is nitrogen; each of R1 and R2 is same or different and is independently selected from H, aryl, perfluoroaryl, C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 perfluoroalkyl, alkylsilyl; and x is the oxidation state on metal M; and an aminosilane compound of the formula HxSiAy(NR1R2)4-x-y or wherein H is hydrogen; x is from 0 to 3; Si is silicon; A is a halogen; Y is from 0 to 3; N is nitrogen; each of R1 and R2 is same or different and is independently selected from the group consisting of H, aryl, perfluoroaryl, C1-C8 alkyl, and C1-C8 perfluoroalkyl; and n is from 1-6. By comparison with the standard SiO2 gate dielectric materials, these gate dielectric materials provide low levels of carbon and halide impurity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to titanium and zirconium compounds of the formulae (R1—O?yX?O—R2—W)z??I wherein each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R2 is a divalent radical selected from the group consisting of alkylenes having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; W is an epoxy group; and y is an integer of from 1 to 3, z is an integer of from 1 to 3 and the sum of y and z equals 4; and X is titanium or zirconium.

Abstract: A titanium catalyst for reaction between a compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and a compound having an electrophilic functional group or an electrophilic reagent, said titanium catalyst being composed of a titanium compound represented by the formula (1) below TiX1X2X3X4??(1) (where X1, X2, X3, and X4 denote independently a halogen atom, C1-20 alkoxyl group, aralkyloxy group, aryloxy group, or —NRxRy group (where Rx and Ry denote independently a C1-20 alkyl group or aralkyl group), and any two of X1, X2, X3, and X4 may form a ring.) and a Grignard reagent represented by the formula (2) below in a molar amount 1.5-2.5 times as much as the titanium compound. R1MgX5??(2) (where R1 denotes a C2-10 alkyl group having a hydrogen atom at the ? position and X5 denotes a halogen atom.) The titanium catalyst of the present invention activates the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, which has a comparatively low reactivity, thereby catalyzing the reaction with an electrophilic functional group.

Abstract: A family of novel hetrocyclic-amide type catalyst precursors useful for the polymerization of olefins, such as ethylene, higher alpha-olefins, dienes, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process is described for producing one or more substituted iminoamines, in particular ?-unsaturated ?-iminoamines, in a single reaction comprising reacting one or more primary amines, alkynes, and isonitriles in the presence of a transition metal catalytic complex, preferably a titanium metal catalytic complex such as (N,N-di(pyrrolyl-?-methyl)-N-methylamine)titanium (Ti(NMe2)2(dpma)), under reaction conditions effective for 3-component coupling of the primary amines, alkynes, and isonitriles to produce one or more of the substituted iminoamines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter represented by the formula below, and to a polymerization process comprising combining an olefin in the gas or slurry phase with an activator, a support and a compound represented by the following formula: wherein M is a group 3 to 14 metal, each X is independently an anionic leaving group, n is the oxidation state of M, m is the formal charge of the YZL ligand, Y is a group 15 element, Z is a group 15 element, L is a group 15 or 16 element, R1 and R2 are independently a C, to C20 hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom containing group, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, phosphorus, a halogen, R1 and R2 may also be interconnected to each other, R3 is absent, or is hydrogen, a group 14 atom containing group, a halogen, a heteroatom containing group, R4 and R5 are independently an aryl group, a substituted aryl group, a cyclic alkyl group, a substituted cyclic alkyl group, or multiple ring system, R6 and R7 are independently absent or hydrogen, halogen, a heteroatom o

Abstract: A multi-functional photoinitiator of formula (I) R1m—Q—(A1—PI)n??(I) wherein Q is a heteroatom selected from Si, Ti, Zr and Sn or any two independently selected such heteroatoms linked by a covalent bond or a by C1-16 (preferably C1-9) alkylene group, n is at least 2 and n+m=the functionality of Q, each R1 is the same or different and is a non-photoinitiator group; each group PI is the same or different and is a photoinitiator group. Each —A1— is the same or different and is selected from linking groups of formula —(A2)p—Z— wherein p has an average of from 1 to 10, preferably from 3 to 5 and the groups —A2— are either (a) each independently selected from C2-4 alkyleneoxy groups; or (b) each independently selected from groups of formula —O—(CH2)qCO— wherein q is from 3 to 5, and Z is selected from —O—, —S— and —NR6— where R6 is C1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: Catalysts for copolymerization of olefins and styrenes, comprising (A) a transition metal compound, (B) an oxygen-containing compound and/or a compound capable of reacting with a transition metal compound to form an ionic complex, (C) a specific compound such as a reaction product of triphenylmethyl alcohol and triisobutylaluminium, and optionally (D) an alkylating agent, and methods for producing olefin-styrene copolymers in the presence of such catalysts, which catalysts have the advantages of enhancing the copolymerization activity and reducing the amount of the promoter such as oxygen-containing compounds, etc, and using them, olefin-styrene copolymers can be produced efficiently and inexpensively.