Abstract: A metal complex contains at least one ligand, each having the form of a molecule of a fullerene derivative or an anion of the fullerene derivative, where the fullerene derivative, with a solubility in n-hexane of not lower that 0.1 mg/ml at 250° C., includes a fullerene skeleton and three or more organic groups attached to the fullerene skeleton, where each of the organic groups is represented by the general formula (III): —CH2—X(R2)(R3)(R4) ??(III) where X represents an element belonging to the group 14 in the periodic table; and R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, hydrocarbon group, alkoxy group or amino group.

Abstract: A process for producing organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds including biaryl and biheteroaryl compounds in a two-step reaction. In the first step, the aromatic or heteroaromatic compound is borylated in a reaction comprising a borane or diborane reagent (any boron reagent where the boron reagent contains a B—H, B—B or B—Si bond) and an iridium or rhodium catalytic complex. In the second step, a metal catalyst catalyzes the formation of the organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound from the borylated compound and an electrophile such as an aryl or organic halide, triflate (OSO2CF3), or nonaflate (OSO2C4F9). The steps in the process can be performed in a single reaction vessel or in separate reaction vessels. The present invention also provides a process for synthesis of complex polyphenylenes starting from halogenated aromatic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel group of specific transition metal compounds, referred to as nonmetallocene compounds, and catalyst systems prepared therefrom. These catalyst systems which have become obtainable for the first time are suitable for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: This invention is related to organometallic precursors and deposition processes for fabricating conformal metal containing films on substrates such as silicon, metal nitrides and other metal layers. The organometallic precursors are N,N?-alkyl-1,1-alkylsilylamino metal complexes represented by the formula: wherein M is a metal selected from Group VIIb, VIII, IX and X, and specific examples include cobalt, iron, nickel, manganese, ruthenium, zinc, copper, palladium, platinum, iridium, rhenium, osmium, and the R1-5 can be same or different selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, fluoroalkyl and alkoxy, cycloaliphatic, and aryl.

Abstract: Manganese(IV) complex salts of formula [LMn(?-O)3MnL]n[XM12O40]m, (I), wherein L is 1,4,7-trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane, X is P or Si, M is Mo or W, n is 2 or 3, and m is 1 or 2, with the provisos that (i) if X is Si, then n=2 and m=1 and (ii) if X is P, then n=3 and m=2. These compounds are active catalysts in the partial oxidation of various organic compounds with peroxy compounds, e.g., the preparation of ketones from secondary alcohols or the epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: A fullerene derivative, with a solubility in n-hexane of not lower that 0.1 mg/ml at 25° C., includes a fullerene skeleton and three or more organic groups attached to the fullerene skeleton, where each of the organic groups is represented by the general formula (III): —CH2—X (R2)(R3)(R4)??(III) where X represents an element belonging to the group 14 in the periodic table; and R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, hydrocarbon group, alkoxy group or amino group.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing styrene monomer of the formula (2) is produced by a first, second or third process. The first process includes (a) reacting a compound of the formula (1) with a compound of the formula (3), in the presence of a metal catalyst; (b) reacting the product of the step (a) with a base; and (c) reacting the product of the step (b) with hydrogen, in the presence of a metal catalyst and a phosphine or amine, thereby producing the target styrene monomer. The second process includes reacting a compound of the formula (1) with a compound of the formula (12), in the presence of a metal catalyst, thereby producing the target styrene monomer. The third process includes reacting a compound of the formula (13) with a compound of the formula (14) or (15), in the presence of a base, thereby producing the target styrene monomer.

Abstract: An activator for olefin polymerization catalysts is disclosed. One aspect of the activator is that it comprises a group-13 central atom connected to at least one fluorinated aryl ring that is itself substituted with a silyl acetylenic group. Some embodiments employ a neutral activator and others employ the activator as an anion coupled with a ligand-abstracting cation. These activators are discrete molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of producing a fluorided catalyst compound, catalyst compositions, and polymerization methods including such. At least one specific embodiment of the invention includes contacting a chlorinated metallocene catalyst component with a fluorinated inorganic salt, for a time sufficient to form a fluorinated metallocene catalyst component such as described in the following example: wherein R are substituent groups selected from the group consisting of C1 to C10 alkyls in a particular embodiment, and p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 5. The fluorinated inorganic salt is characterized in a particular embodiment as a compound that provides at least one fluoride ion when contacted with a diluent comprising at least 50 wt % water.

Abstract: A process for producing organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds including biaryl and biheteroaryl compounds in a two-step reaction. In the first step, the aromatic or heteroaromatic compound is borylated in a reaction comprising a borane or diborane reagent (any boron reagent where the boron reagent contains a B—H, B—B or B—Si bond) and an iridium or rhodium catalytic complex. In the second step, a metal catalyst catalyzes the formation of the organic substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound from the borylated compound and an electrophile such as an aryl or organic halide, triflate (OSO2CF3), or nonaflate (OSO2C4F9). The steps in the process can be performed in a single reaction vessel or in separate reaction vessels. The present invention also provides a process for synthesis of complex polyphenylenes starting from halogenated aromatic compounds.

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 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: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a composition of silicon compounds and methods for using the silicon compounds to deposit a silicon-containing film. The processes employ introducing the silicon compound to a substrate surface and depositing a portion of the silicon compound, the silicon motif, as the silicon-containing film. The ligands are another portion of the silicon compound and are liberated as an in-situ etchant. The in-situ etchants supports the growth of selective silicon epitaxy. Silicon compounds include SiRX6, Si2RX6, Si2RX8, wherein X is independently hydrogen or halogen and R is carbon, silicon or germanium. Silicon compound also include compounds comprising three silicon atoms, fourth atom of carbon, silicon or germanium and atoms of hydrogen or halogen with at least one halogen, as well as, comprising four silicon atoms, fifth atom of carbon, silicon or germanium and atoms of hydrogen or halogen with at least one halogen.

Abstract: A method of making an arginine silicate-containing complex and its use in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and as a dietary supplement are claimed. The arginine silicate complex is synthesized by combining arginine, potassium silicate and inositol.

Abstract: The invention concerns an improved method for preparing catalysts for hydrosilylation reactions of compounds with ethylene or acetylene unsaturation (for example olefins or acetylene derivatives), in particular but not exclusively those involving polyorganosiloxanes (POS) bearing Si—H units and POS bearing Si-(ethylene or acetylene unsaturation) units. Said preparation corresponds to the following synthesis (I), wherein: A═B=carbon: T1, T2=cyclohexyl, t-butyl or methyl; T3, T4=H; DVTMS=divinyltetramethylsiloxane; t-BuOK=potassium tert-butylate; T.A=room temperature. The invention is characterised in that it consists in carrying out said synthesis in a single step by bringing together salt (III) above, Karstedt (IV) in the presence of a solvent (V) (THF) and a base (VI) (t-BuOK) at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are organometallic compounds derived from Groups VIIb, VIII, IX, and X metals useful as precursors for the formation of metal containing powders and for the chemical deposition of the metals on substrates, particularly for the chemical vapor deposition of metal films suitable for the manufacture of electronic devices. Methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing an organotitanium compound capable of regioselectively converting a substituted acetylene compound into polysubstituted benzene or polysubstituted pyridine.

Abstract: Disclosed are organometallic compounds derived from Groups VIIb, VIII, IX, and X metals useful as precursors for the formation of metal containing powders and for the chemical deposition of the metals on substrates, particularly for the chemical vapor deposition of metal films suitable for the manufacture of electronic devices. Methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with new phosphine ligands of formula I 1

Abstract: Pnicogen chelate compounds which have two pnicogen-containing groups joined to one another via a xanthene-like or triptycene-like molecular skeleton and in which at least one pyrrole group is covalently bound via its nitrogen atom to each pnicogen atom form complexes with metals of transition group VIII which are useful as catalysts for the hydroformylation of olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicon ether compound having general formula (I): 1

Abstract: An organometallic compound of the formula I where M1 is selected from among Fe, Ru and Os and M2 is selected from among the transition metals of groups IV to VI of the Periodic Table, which can be prepared by reacting an organometallic compound of the formula II with a transition metal compound of the formula III, M2L1L2(L3)x+1  III where the variables are as defined above and the organometallic compound of the formula II can, if desired, be doubly deproteinated beforehand, can be used as part of a catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins. This catalyst system comprises one or more organometallic compounds of the formula I and at least one activator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing functionalised silicone oils with controlled viscosity by hydrosilylation of polyorganohydrogenosiloxanes with synthons, identical or different, containing at least a hydrocarbon cycle wherein is included an oxygen atom, said reaction being carried out in the presence of a catalytic metal complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chromium(III) complexes defined by following formula: 1

Abstract: There are provided (asymmetric) complex catalysts comprising metal complexes and Lewis acids as components, the metal complex being of formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention concerns ligands with at least a fluorosilicone substituent of general formulae (I) and (II); a method for preparing them and their use for producing catalysts useful for olefin polymerisation.

Abstract: The invention relates to complex compounds of general formula (I), wherein M is an element of the groups 6 to 10 of the periodic system of the elements, preferably Ni. The invention also relates to a method for producing said complex compounds and to their use for polymerising and copolymerising olefins, for example in suspension polymerisation methods, gas phase polymerisation methods, mass polymerisation methods or emulsion polymerisation methods.

Abstract: Dicationic or partially dicationic Group 4 metal compounds having utility has addition polymerization catalysts among other uses and a method of preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for synthesizing tertiary phosphines by reacting halophosphines with organomagnesium compounds in the presence of copper compounds and optionally of salts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter comprising the catalyst compound comprising a transition metal complexed with a facially coordinating tridentate bisamide ligand. The invention is also directed to a catalyst system or a supported catalyst system comprising this compound and an activator and to a process for using the catalyst system or supported catalyst system in a process for polymerizing olefin(s).

Abstract: A catalyst activator particularly adapted for use in the activation of metal complexes of metals of Group 3-10 for polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers, especially olefins, comprising a neutral (Lewis acid) or charge separated (cation/anion pair) comprising a boron ligand containing a fluorinated organic group containing from 10 to 1000 non-hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Chiral ligands and transition metal complexes based on such chiral ligands useful in asymmetric catalysis are disclosed. The chiral ligands include phospholanes, P,N ligands, N,N ligands, biphenols, and chelating phosphines. The ferrocene-based irridium (R,R)-f-binaphane complex reduces imines to the corresponding amines with 95-99.6% enantioselectivity and reduces &bgr;-substituted-&agr;-arylenamides with 95% enantioselectivity.

Abstract: A catalyst obtained by contacting a transition metal compound (A) of the general formula [1]:

Abstract: Alkene-platinum-silyl complexes described by formula (COD)Pt(SiR13−n)2Yn are claimed, where each R1 is independently selected from organic groups, halo atoms, and siloxy groups, each Y is an independently selected divalent bridging group between the silicon atoms bonded to platinum, n is 0, 1, 2, or 3, and COD is 1,5-cyclooctadiene.

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: The invention provides metallocene catalyst systems for the controlled polymerization of alkenes to a wide variety of polyolefins and olefin coplymers. Catalyst systems are provided that specifically produce isotactic, syndiotactic and steroblock polyolefins. The type of polymer produced can be controlled by varying the catalyst system, specifically by varying the ligand substituents. Such catalyst systems are particularly useful for the polymerization of polypropylene to give elastomeric polypropylenes. The invention also provides novel elastomeric polypropylene polymers characterized by dyad (m) tacticities of about 55% to about 65%, pentad (mmmm) tacticities of about 25% to about 35%, molecular weights (MW)in the range of about 50,000 to about 2,000,000, and have mmrm+rrmr peak is less than about 5%.

Abstract: The solubility of the fullerene derivative of the invention in n-hexane at 25° C. is not lower than 0.1 mg/ml.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbosilanes represented by the following general formula (1), polycarbosilanes synthesized therefrom by the polymerization reaction using an organic typical metal compound as an initiator, and the processes for producing the same. wherein M represents an Sn, Ge or Pb atom; A represents an aliphatic group having 2-10 carbon atoms, a carbocyclic group or a heterocyclic group containing one or more atoms selected from silicon, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur atoms, both groups having 6-30 carbon atoms; R1, R2, R3, R6, R7 and R8 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl or alkynyl group having 2-20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 6-20 carbon atoms; R4, R5, R9 and R10 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl or alkynyl group having 2-20 carbon atoms, an alkenylalkyl or alkynylalkyl group having 3-20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 6-20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a group of novel homologous eight membered ring compounds having a metal, such as copper, reversibly bound in the ring and containing carbon, nitrogen, silicon and/or other metals.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of platinum alkenylpolysiloxane complexes, wherein a haloplatinum compound is reacted with at least one alkenylpolysiloxane, in the presence of a platinum complex as autocatalyst and a base, in an organic solvent.

Abstract: Certain complexes containing ligands having a phosphino group, amino group or an imino group, and a second functional group such as amide, ester or ketone, when complexed to transition metals, catalyze the (co)polymerization of olefinic compounds such as ethylene, &agr;-olefins and/or acrylates. A newly recognized class of ligands for making copolymer containing polar monomers using late transition metal complexes is described.

Abstract: A transition metal compound obtained by reacting (a) a transition metal compound represented by the following general formula (1) with (b) a conjugated or non-conjugated diene in the presence of a compound (c) selected from the group consisting of alkyllithiums, alkali metals, alkali metal hydrides and Grignard compounds, and a transition metal compound represented by the following general formula (2), an addition polymerization catalyst obtained by contacting the above-mentioned transition metal compound (2) with a co-catalyst for activation, and a method for producing an olefin polymer with the addition polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing transition metal compounds having hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated monocyclic, bicyclic or polycyclic ligands, which is characterized in that the unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic or polycyclic transition metal compound together with hydrogen is introduced continuously or all at once under pressure into a static mixer in the presence of a suitable solubilizer and a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I, which are effective in absorbing ultraviolet radiation and can be used as sunscreen agents: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently C2-C18 alkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkyl, or C2-C18 alkyl in which at least one methylene group is replaced by oxygen; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C18 alkyl, C2-C18 alkyl in which at least one methylene group is replaced by oxygen, C1-C18 alkyl carbonyl, C3-C18 alkenyl, C3-C18 alkynyl, or a group YS; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl or a group OR3; Y is a linker group; and S is a silane-, an oligosiloxane- or a polysiloxane-moiety.

Abstract: The invention addresses an composition of matter comprising a cation [Ct]+ and an anion [A]−, the anion comprises a core Group-13 element bound to partially or completely fluorinated fluoroaryl ligands, at least one of the fluoroaryl ligands is substituted with a Group-15 element that has been rendered essentially inert for subsequent chemical reaction through its unbonded electron pair by substituting an electron-withdrawing group on it. [Ct]+ may be selected from anilinium and ammonium cations, trityl carbenium cations, Group-11 metal cations, silylium cations, the cations of the hydrated salts of Group-1 or -2 metals, and derivatives of the foregoing anilinium, ammonium, trityl carbenium, and silylium cations containing C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbylsilyl, or hydrocarbylamine substituents for one or more hydrogen atoms of said cations.

Abstract: Provided are a catalyst for olefin polymer production, which contains an organosilicon compound having a specific structure and with which olefin polymers produced have increased stereospecificity and increased melt fluidity; and a method for producing such olefin polymers.

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: The present invention relates to metallocenes, wherein the two cyclopentadienyl rings are connected to each other by a single carbon atom characterized by the following general formula III where each A, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, OR3, NRR4, or SR5; and to compounds of formula IV wherein each B, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of: OH, NRH or SH, obtained by hydrolizing the corresponding oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur containing groups from compounds of formula III. These compounds are used as active catalyst components in the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: Described are catalyst systems having aluminium alkyl complexes of the formula (I) described herein applied to magnesium chloride, SiO2 or SiO2 in combination with MgCl2 as support in the presence of titanium halides or vanadium halides and internal and, if desired, external donors act both as cocatalysts and as stereoselectivity promoters in heterogeneous polymerizations of &agr;-olefins. Also described are polymerization methods using these catalyst systems.

Abstract: The novel metallocenes of the formula I in which, preferably, M1 is Zr or Hf, R1 and R2 are alkyl or halogen, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, R5 and R6 are alkyl or haloalkyl, —(CR8R9)m—R7—(CR8R9)n— is a single- or multi-membered chain in which R7 may also be a (substituted) hetero atom, m+n is zero or 1, and R10 is hydrogen, form, together with aluminoxanes as cocatalysts, a very effective catalyst system for the preparation of polyolefins of high stereospecificity and high melting point.