Abstract: The invention relates to a titanium-derived compounds, and to processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns olefin polymerization catalyst component comprising an organometallic compound of general formula I wherein: M is a transition metal of groups 3, 4-10, lanthanide or actinide of the periodic table of the elements; each R is independently a structural bridge rigidly connecting two ligands L1, L2 and L3 and is constituted by 1 to 4 chain atoms selected from carbon, silicon, germanium, oxygen, boron; m, n and o are 0 or 1, with the proviso that m+n+o is 2 or 3; L1 is a ligand of the cyclopentadienyl type or is isolobal to cyclopentadienyl, L2 is a ligand of the cyclopentadienyl type or is isolobal to cyclopentadienyl, or a monovalent anionic ligand selected from the group consisting of N, P, B when m+n=2, it is selected from the group consisting of NR1, PR1, BR1, O and S when m+n=1; L3 is a monovalent anionic ligand selected from the group consisting of N, P, B when n+o=2, it is selected from the group consisting of NR1, PR1

Abstract: A catalyst for olefin polymerization having the following structural formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkoxy, or C6-C12 aryl, R2 and R2′ are respectively selected from hydrogen and C1-C4 alkyl, R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkoxy and C6-C12 aryl, and M is selected from Ti, Zr, and Hf The catalyst is suitable for olefin polymerization to yield polymerized products with high molecular weight and high insertion rate of comonomers.

Abstract: A process of producing a strontium titanate, barium titanate or barium strontium titanate thin film by chemical vapor deposition which comprises using a titanium compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R2 and R3 each represent a methyl group or an ethyl group, or R2 and R3 are connected together to form a methylene group, a methylmethylene group or a dimethylmethylene group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organometallic compounds of transition metals with an indenyl ligand bonded in the 2-position and substituted in the 1,3-position, a process for their production, and their use as catalysts for the (co)polymerization of olefinic and/or diolefinic monomers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (±)-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)cyclohexanone, a transition-metal salt, and an organic solvent and methods of preparing (±)-cis-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(aryl)cyclohexanols, in particular (±)-cis-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanol, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the (±)-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)cyclohexanone and transition-metal salt are in the form of a (±)-2-((dimethylamino)methyl)cyclohexanone:transition-metal salt complex. In another embodimemt, aryl is 3-methoxyphenyl.

Abstract: Improved liquid crystalline materials may be prepared by doping liquid crystalline materials with chiral, uncharged metal compounds of formula [(P1—Y1—A1—Y2—M1—Y3—)nL]2Me or [(P1—Y1—A1—Y2—M1—Y3—)nL]Me(L′(—Y6—M2—Y5—A2—Y4—P2)n′)m. Groups P1 and P2 may be, independently, hydrogen, C1-C12-alkyl groups, polymerizable groups, or radicals containing a polymerizable group. Y1 to Y6 may be, independently, single chemical bonds, ether groups, thio groups, carbonyl groups, acid groups, etc. Groups A1 and A2 are spacers having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and M1 and M2 are mesogenic groups. Me may be a transition metal from the fourth, fifth or sixth period of the periodic table, except for technetium, silver, cadmium, gold, mercury, or any of the lanthanoids, or Me may be a main group element from group 14 (IUPAC system), except for carbon and lead.

Abstract: The organozirconium composite of the present invention has a decomposition temperature which is near the respective decomposition temperatures of an organolead compound and an organotitanium compound. The raw material solution can precisely control the composition of a PZT thin film over a broad temperature range. The raw material solution is less likely to react an organolead compound even when mixed with the organolead compound. The present invention provides a raw material solution which is less likely to cause vapor phase cracking.

Abstract: Metal complexes having constrained geometry and a process for preparation thereof, addition polymerization catalysts formed therefrom, processes for preparation of such addition polymerization catalysts, methods of use, and novel polymers formed thereby, including ElPE resins and pseudo-random copolymers, are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A liquid precursor for forming a transparent metal oxide thin film comprises a first organic precursor compound. In one embodiment, the liquid precursor is for making a conductive thin film. In this embodiment, the liquid precursor contains a first metal from the group including tin, antimony, and indium dissolved in an organic solvent. The liquid precursor preferably comprises a second organic precursor compound containing a second metal from the same group. Also, the liquid precursor preferably comprises an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal selected from the group including niobium, tantalum, bismuth, cerium, yttrium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, silicon, aluminum, zinc and magnesium. Liquid precursors containing a plurality of metals have a longer shelf life. The addition of an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal, such as niobium, tantalum or bismuth, to the liquid precursor enhances control of the conductivity of the resulting transparent conductor.

Abstract: A catalyst composition prepared from (a) titanium tetrahydrocarbyloxide, (b) zirconium tetrahydrocarbyloxide, and (c) tetraalkyl ammonium hydroxide, wherein the molar ratio of Zr:Ti is from about 0.02:1 to about 5:1 and the molar ratio of TAAH:(Ti+Zr) is from about 0.05:1 to about 2:1.

Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate using one or more complexes containing one or more chelating O- and/or N-donor ligands. The complexes and methods are particularly suitable for the preparation of semiconductor structures using chemical vapor deposition techniques and systems.

Abstract: An optically active lactone compound is produced by using a Zr(salen) complex of the following formula (I) or its enantiomer as a catalyst and subjecting a cyclic ketone compound to a Baeyer-Villiger reaction with at least one oxidizer selected from hydrogen peroxide, aqueous hydrogen peroxide and urea-hydrogen peroxide adduct in a solvent: 1

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) precursor compositions for forming Zr/Hf doped gate dielectric, ferroelectric, or high dielectric constant (k) metal oxide thin films. The precursor composition in one embodiment comprises a metal precursor having a general formula M(&bgr;-diketonate)2(OR)2, wherein M is Zr or Hf, and R is t-butyl. The precursor composition may also comprise a solvent medium selected from the group consisting of ethers, glymes, tetraglymes, amines, polyamines, alcohols, glycols, aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, cyclic ethers, and compatible combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transition metal organometallic compounds with an indenyl ligand attached in position 2 and fused in position 5,6, to a process for the production thereof and to the use thereof as catalysts for the (co)polymerization of olefinic and/or diolefinic monomers.

Abstract: A polysilane is produced by subjecting a trihydrosilane to hydrogenative condensation in the presence of a titanium or zirconim complex catalyst having a first group selected from a dialkylaminoalkylcyclopentadienyl group, an &agr;-[(dialkylamino)alkyl]indenyl group and a &bgr;-[(dialkylamino)alkyl]indenyl group and a second group selected from a cyclopentadienyl group and a pentamethylcyclopentadienyl group. The above dialkylaminoalkyl group may be replaced by a branched alkyl group. The zirconium complexes are novel compounds.

Abstract: The invention comprises an organotitanium precursor formed from a &bgr;-ketoester and a titanium glycolate, and dimer precursors formed from a reaction of the above organotitanium precursor with alcohol, which are used as sources of titanium dioxide for metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD).

Abstract: A process of producing a strontium titanate, barium titanate or barium strontium titanate thin film by chemical vapor deposition which comprises using a titanium compound represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: Charge control agent and toner for developing electrostatic images containing said charge control agent. The active ingredient of the charge control agent is a metal compound obtainable by reacting one or two or more molecules of a compound having a phenolic hydroxy group and one or two or more molecules of a metal alkoxide.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel catalysts the structure and activity of which can be controlled to produce a wide range of alpha olefin polymers and co-polymers, and preferably for the production of stereoblock poly alpha olefins comprising a wide range of preselected amorphous and crystalline segments for precise control of the physical properties thereof, principally elastomeric thermoplastic properties. More specifically, this invention is directed to novel catalysts and catalysts systems for producing stereoblock polypropylene comprising alternating isotactic and atactic diastereosequences, which result in a wide range of elastomeric properties. The amount and numbers of crystalline sections, the isotactic pentad content, the number and length of intermediate atactic chains and overall molecular weight are all controllable by the steric structure of the catalysts and the process conditions.

Abstract: A composition and processes for producing the composition are provided. The composition comprises titanium chelates having the formulae of TiXm(OR)4−m, TiXm(OR)(4−m)/2(OR1)(4−m)/2, and TiXm(OR1)4−m in which X is a radical derived from a chelating agent such as, for example, a diketone, a diester, a ketoester, or combinations of two or more thereof; m is a number from about 1.5 to about 2.5; each R and R1 is independently an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms per radical; and R1 differs from R. The process can comprise contacting at least one tetraalkyl titanates with a chelating agent to produce a product mixture comprising a titanium chelate and an alcohol, substantially removing the alcohol to produce an alcohol-reduced titanium chelate, optionally contacting the alcohol-reduced titanium chelate with a second, and further optionally reducing the alcohol content of the titanium.

Abstract: A catalyst system useful for polymerizing olefins is disclosed. The catalyst system comprises an activator and a complex that incorporates a Group 3 to 10 transition metal and at least one chelating dianionic bis(allyl) or bis(benzyl) ligand. The ligands are often easy to make, and they are readily incorporated into transition metal complexes. By modifying the structure of the dianionic ligand, polyolefin makers can control comonomer incorporation, catalyst activity, and polymer properties.

Abstract: New ligands having a backbone comprised of NCCX can be combined with a metal or metal precursor compound or formed into a metal-ligand complex to catalyze a number of different chemical transformations, including polymerization.

Abstract: The invention comprises an organotitanium precursor formed from a &bgr;-ketoester and a titanium glycolate, and dimer precursors formed from a reaction of the above organotitanium precursor with alcohol, which are used as sources of titanium dioxide for metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD).

Abstract: An organometallic composition is described which comprises a complex of at least one orthoester of a metal having a formula M(ROAcAc)x(OR′)y in which M is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and hafnium; ROAcAc denotes an ester of an alochol ROH, in which R comprises an (optionally substituted) C1-30 cyclic, branched or linear, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or a mixture thereof, with acetoacetic acid; OR′ is the residue of an alcohol R′OH in which R′ comprises an (optionally substituted) C7-30 cyclic, branched or linear, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl-aryl group or a mixture thereof, and x and y are each in the range 1-3. The composition is useful as a curing agent for polyurethanes used in various applications.

Abstract: In order to provide a novel optically active binaphthol derivative useful as an asymmetric catalyst or the like, with which a higher reaction yield and a higher optical yield (selectivity) may be attained in asymmetric synthesis, an asymmetric catalyst using the same and a method of asymmetric synthesis, an optically active fluorinated binaphthol derivative represented by the following formula (I) (wherein R1 and R2 each represent a fluorinated hydrocarbon group) was synthesized.

Abstract: Disclosed are an organotitanium precursor and a method for manufacturing the same. The organotitanium precursor of the present invention has a structure in which titanium ion having a valence of +4, glycol having a valence of −2, &bgr;-ketoester having a valence of −1 are reacted in a molar ratio of 1:1:2, and thereby coordination sites of the titanium are saturated. According to the invention, volatility of the precursor is enhanced. Also, since the precursor is separated in the form of a white powder, it is easy to deal the precursor. Further, the precursor of the invention allows a superior deposition rate even at a temperature of 470° C. or less, so that it is possible to economically manufacture titanium dioxide thin film which is applicable to BST or PZT system.

Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate using one or more complexes containing one or more chelating O- and/or N-donor ligands. The complexes and methods are particularly suitable for the preparation of semiconductor structures using chemical vapor deposition techniques and systems.

Abstract: A method for producing a titanocene wherein a TiCl3 complex free from salts of metals other than titanium is reacted with a titanocene ligand.

Abstract: Zirconium precursors for use in depositing thin films of or containing zirconium oxide using an MOCVD technique have the following general formula: Zrx(OR)yL, wherein R is an alkyl group; L is a &bgr;-diketonate group; x=1 or 2; y=2, 4 or 6; and z=1 or 2.

Abstract: A process for forming an olefin epoxidation catalyst is described. The process comprises reacting a tert-alkyl trihydroxysilane with a titanium complex such that the ratio of Si:Ti is 7. The catalyst is very active and selective in olefin epoxidation.

Abstract: The present invention includes array of new chiral ligands that are optically active or racemic. These ligands are bidentate, tridentate, tetradentate or pentadentate ligands which include P-P, P-N, N-N, mixed P-N, Schiff base or carbene sites. The present invention further includes a catalyst prepared by a process, which includes contacting a transition metal salt, or a complex thereof, and a ligand according to the present invention. The present invention still further includes a process for preparation of an asymmetric compound. In this process, a substrate capable of forming an asymmetric product by an asymmetric reaction and a catalyst according to the present invention are contacted to produce an asymmetric product. Transition metal complexes with these ligands are effective catalysts for asymmetric reactions.

Abstract: A liquid precursor for forming a transparent metal oxide thin film comprises a first organic precursor compound. In one embodiment, the liquid precursor is for making a conductive thin film. In this embodiment, the liquid precursor contains a first metal from the group including tin, antimony, and indium dissolved in an organic solvent. The liquid precursor preferably comprises a second organic precursor compound containing a second metal from the same group. Also, the liquid precursor preferably comprises an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal selected from the group including niobium, tantalum, bismuth, cerium, yttrium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, silicon, aluminum, zinc and magnesium. Liquid precursors containing a plurality of metals have a longer shelf life. The addition of an organic dopant precursor compound containing a metal, such as niobium, tantalum or bismuth, to the liquid precursor enhances control of the conductivity of the resulting transparent conductor.

Abstract: Methods of forming metal alkoxides and methods of forming precursor solutions of metal alkoxides suitable for the coating of glass in the manufacture of electrochromic devices are disclosed. The method of forming metal alkoxides involves dissolving the metal halide in an anhydrous solvent and reacting it with an alcohol and (together with the addition of the alcohol or subsequently) adding an epoxide, and then evaporating-off the volatile components of the reaction product to leave a solid metal alkoxide that is substantially free of halide. The alkoxide may then be dissolved in a solvent including an alcohol (preferably ethanol) containing a small proportion of water to produce a precursor solution suitable for coating glass, the coating then being hydrolyzed to form a sol-gel and then baked to remove volatile components and to yield a thin layer of metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for polymerization of &agr;-olefin, which comprises: an essential component (A) of a transition metal compound, an essential component (B) of an ion exchangeable layer compound except for silicate, or an inorganic silicate, and an optional component (C) of an organoaluminum compound, said component (A) being represented by the general formula (I):

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the following formulae, and their use in the polymerization of olefins: wherein M is preferably titanium, zirconium or hafnium, R1-R8 are univalent radicals, X1 and X2 are univalent ligands, X3 is a divalent ligand, and (RnY—T) is an optional donor or non-donor group.

Abstract: The reduction of a titanium tetrahalide with titanium in the presence of an ether which forms an adduct with titanium trihalide, wherein an adduct insoluble in said ether is produced.

Abstract: Zirconocene compounds with two indenyl ligands linked in the 2 position by means of a two-carbon-atoms divalent bridging group can be suitably used as components of catalysts for the polymerization of olefins. Particularly it is possible to prepare, with high yields, ethylene (co)polymers having low molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions, without the need of using considerable amounts of molecular weight regulators, such as hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention concerns solutions of alkoxides containing titanium and/or zirconium and/or hafnium and magnesium and/or calcium and/or strontium and/or barium of general formula (I): [MII(OR)2-y(OR1)y]n.[MIV(OR1)4-z(OR)2], in which: MII means magnesium and/or calcium and/or strontium and/or barium; MIV titanium and/or zirconium and/or hafnium; R is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R1 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, y has a value of between 0 to 2; z has a value of 0 and 4; and n is a number between 0.001 and 3, with the exception that n cannot be 1 when y is 2 and z is 0, or when y is 0 and z is 4. The invention further concerns the production of these alkoxides and their use.

Abstract: A chiral ligand of the formula (II) or formula (II′), was synthesized. The chiral ligand (II) or formula (II′) can chelate to metals to form a catalytic complex to catalyze the addition of trimethylsilyl cyanide to aldehydes to give optically active cyanohydrin, individually.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for polymerization of &agr;-olefin, which comprises: an essential component (A) of a transition metal compound, an essential component (B) of an ion exchangeable layer compound except for silicate, or an inorganic silicate, and an optional component (C) of an organoaluminum compound, said component (A) being represented by the general formula (I):

Abstract: Organometallic compounds of transition metals containing optionally tetrahydrogenated 2-indenyl as a first ligand of the formula wherein A represents the benzo system or the tetrahydrocyclohexyl system and the other symbols have the range of meanings given in the description, are prepared by reaction of with Mg or Zn and with a dihalide Hal2—Y—Hal3 (III) to form the novel intermediates further reaction with ZM2p(Va) or ZR9p(Vb) to form and further reaction with a transition metal compound of the formula M1Xq(VIII). Many compounds (I) are not C2-symmetrical. The compounds (I) can be used as catalysts for the (co)polymerization of olefins, diolefins and/or cycloolefins.

Abstract: An aqueous tannin stain-inhibiting coating composition comprising a titanate coupling agent. Also, a process for inhibiting tannin staining in a tannin-containing substrate is disclosed which involves applying to the substrate a coating composition comprising a titanate coupling agent.

Abstract: Group 3-6 or Lanthanide metal complexes possessing two metal centers joined by means of a divalent bridging group joining trivalent moieties comprising boron or a member of Group 14 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and optionally also comprising nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur or oxygen, in the complexes, catalysts derived therefrom by combining the same with strong Lewis acids, Bronsted acid salts, salts containing a cationic oxidizing agent or subjected to bulk electrolysis in the presence of compatible, inert non-coordinating anions and the use of such catalysts for polymerizing olefins, diolefins and/or acetylenically unsaturated monomers are disclosed.

Abstract: Zirconocene compounds with two indenyl ligands linked in the 2 position by means of a two-carbon-atoms divalent bridging group can be suitably used as components of catalysts for the polymerization of olefins. Particularly it is possible to prepare, with high yields, ethylene (co)polymers having low molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions, without the need of using considerable amounts of molecular weight regulators, such as hydrogen.

Abstract: Process for transesterifying &agr;-ketocarboxylic esters in an anhydrous alcohol as reaction medium in the presence of tin catalysts, titanium catalysts, zirconium catalysts or lithium catalysts or of acetylacetonates as catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an olefin polymerization catalyst comprising: a transition metal compound comprising one transition metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr and Hf, and at least two ligands, wherein one ligand is a group having a cyclopentadienyl skeleton, and the remaining at least one ligand is a monovalent, bidentate, anionic chelating ligand having two coordinating atoms each coordinated to the transition metal, one of which atoms is selected from the group consisting of O, S, Se and Te, and the other of which atoms is selected from the group consisting of N, S, Se and Te, and wherein one of the remaining at least one ligand is optionally bonded to the group having a cyclopentadienyl skeleton through a bridging group. Also disclosed is a method for efficiently producing an olefin homopolymer or olefin copolymer by using this catalyst.

Abstract: A metallocene corresponding to the formula wherein M is a group 4 transition metal, each Y is, independently, selected from the group of halogen, hydrocarbyl and hydrocarbyloxy, R1, R4 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, with the provision that, respectively, R2 and R3, R5 and R6, R7 and R8 can be linked to each other.

Abstract: A process for forming a metal oxide film by means of a chemical vapor deposition system, which comprises using a complex of a .beta.-diketone compound and a group IV metal glycolate, the complex being represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein M represents a metal atom of the group IV; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent a branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms; and R.sup.3 represents a straight-chain or branched alkylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Described are certain mono(cyclopentadienyl) Group IV B metal compounds, catalyst systems comprising such mono(cyclopentadienyl) metal compounds and an activator, and to a process using such catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, particularly ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymers having a high molecular weight and high level of &agr;-olefin incorporation.