Electrochemically generated catalyst system with increased specificity and efficiency for olefin metathesis

A facile route for the electrochemical generation of an olefin metathesis catalyst from methylene chloride solution of WCl 6 was described. It was found that reductive, oxidative and pulse electrolysis produced the same intermediate. This electrolysis intermediate incorporates olefin into its struct...

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Published in:Journal of organometallic chemistry 2003-11, Vol.684 (1), p.77-81
Main Authors: Düz, Bülent, Pekmez, Kadir, İmamoğlu, Yavuz, Süzer, Şefik, Yıldız, Attila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1-Octene
2-Octene
Electrocatalysis
Metathesis catalyst
Tungsten hexachloride
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Summary:A facile route for the electrochemical generation of an olefin metathesis catalyst from methylene chloride solution of WCl 6 was described. It was found that reductive, oxidative and pulse electrolysis produced the same intermediate. This electrolysis intermediate incorporates olefin into its structure possibly forming a metal–olefin complex, which decomposes into catalytically active metal carbene type species. ESCA, NMR and ESR methods were used to elucidate the structure of the catalyst system. The catalyst was applied in the metathesis of 1-octene and 2-octene without any need for a co-catalyst. Highly specific products with high yields were obtained. A facile route for the electrochemical generation of an olefin metathesis catalyst from methylene chloride solution of WCl 6 was described.
ISSN:0022-328X
1872-8561
DOI:10.1016/S0022-328X(03)00506-0