The mono-metallic initiation of the metathesis polymerization of cyclopentene—I. Effect of oxygen on the activity of the catalyst

The polymerization of cyclopentene by WCl 6 is activated by oxygen. The catalytically active species is produced from an oily precipitate resulting from the reaction of WCl 6 with cyclopentene. Infrared analysis suggests the presence of a terminal aldehyde group. A mechanism based on the carbene mec...

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Published in:European polymer journal 1980, Vol.16 (3), p.235-240
Main Authors: Amass, A.J., McGourtey, T.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The polymerization of cyclopentene by WCl 6 is activated by oxygen. The catalytically active species is produced from an oily precipitate resulting from the reaction of WCl 6 with cyclopentene. Infrared analysis suggests the presence of a terminal aldehyde group. A mechanism based on the carbene mechanism is proposed.
ISSN:0014-3057
1873-1945
DOI:10.1016/0014-3057(80)90209-8