Inorganic Chemistry, Vol.49, No.15, 6811-6813, 2010
Intramolecular sigma-Bond Metathesis/Protonolysis on Zirconium(IV) and Hafnium(IV) Pyridylamido Olefin Polymerization Catalyst Precursors: Exploring Unexpected Reactivity Paths
A temperature-controlled metathesis/protonolysis takes place on group 4 amidopyridinate polymerization catalyst precursors. Unraveling this unprecedented reactivity path allowed us to highlight the importance of the metal precursor choice while preparing improved catalytic structures or studying new catalytic processes.