Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1994, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (1): 99-101.

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Synthesis of 〔Li(DME)3〕〔(η5-MeCp)Nd(t-Bu)3〕 and Its Catalytic Activity in Styrene Polymerization

Guan Jingwen, Shen Qi, Hu Jingyu   

  1. Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022
  • Received:1993-07-20 Revised:1993-10-20 Published:1994-02-10 Online:1994-02-10

Abstract: An anionic complex 〔Li(DME)3〕〔(η5-MeCp)Nd(t-Bu)3〕 was obtained by the reaction of MeCpNdCl2.2LiCl·nTHF with 2 mols of t-BuLi in the mixed soIution of THF and pentane. The complex was characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. The complex is soluble in styrene and able to catalyze its polymerization in bulk to give an atactic polystyrene.

Key words: cyclopentadienyl rare earth complex, synthesis, styrene, catalytic polymerization