1168results about "Ruthenium organic compounds" patented technology

A series of noble metal organometallic complexes of the general formula (I): MLaXb(FBC)c, wherein M is a noble metal such as iridium, ruthenium or osmium, and L is a neutral ligand such as carbonyl, alkene or diene; X is an anionic ligand such as chloride, bromide, iodide and trifluoroacetate group; and FBC is a fluorinated bidentate chelate ligand such as beta diketonate, beta-ketoiminate, amino-alcoholate and amino-alcoholate ligand, wherein a is an integer of from zero (0) to three (3), b is an integer of from zero (0) to one (1) and c is an 10 integer of from one (1) to three (3). The resulting noble metal complexes possess enhanced volatility and thermal stability characteristics, and are suitable for chemical vapor deposition(CVD) applications. The corresponding noble metal complex is formed by treatment of the FBC ligand with a less volatile metal halide. Also disclosed are CVD methods for using the noble metal complexes as source reagents for deposition of noble metal-containing films such as Ir, Ru and Os, or even metal oxide film materials IrO2, OsO2 and RuO2.

The invention provides an integrated sample-processing system and components thereof for preparing and / or analyzing samples. The components may include a transport module, a fluidics module, and an analysis module, among others.

A material for organic electroluminescence devices comprising a compound in which a heterocyclic group having nitrogen is bonded to an arylcarbazolyl group or a carbazolylalkylene group and an organic electroluminescence device comprising an anode, a cathode and an organic thin film layer comprising at least one layer and disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein at least one layer in the organic thin film layer comprises the material for organic electroluminescence devices described above. The material can provide an organic electro-luminescence device emitting bluish light with a high purity of color. The organic electroluminescence device uses the material.

A composition comprising dihydropyrazinyl anions that can be coordinated as 6 electron ligands to a broad range of different metals to yield volatile metal complexes for ALD and CVD depositions are described herein. Also described herein are undeprotonated dihydropyrazines that can coordinate to metals as stabilizing neutral ligands. In one embodiment, the composition is used for the direct liquid injection delivery of the metal dihydropyrazinyl complex precursor to the chamber of an ALD or CVD chamber for the deposition of metal-containing thin films such as, for example, ruthenium or cobalt metal films.

Panchromatic photosensitizers having a Formula of ML1L2X were synthesized, wherein M comprises ruthenium atom; X is a monodentate anion; L1 is heterocyclic bidentate ligand having one of formulae listed below:wherein G2 has one of formulae listed below:and L2 is a tridentate ligand having a formula listed below:The substituents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 of L1 and L2 are the same or different, and represent alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, halogenated alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl group, carboxylic acid or counter anion thereof, sulfonic acid or counter anion thereof, phosphoric acid or counter anion thereof, amino-group, halogens, or hydrogen. The above-mentioned photosensitizers are suitable to use as sensitizers for fabrication of high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cell.

The invention provides a method for converting a less active or slower to initiate system to a higher activity system so that at the end of a polymerization the most active species is present in the system. The invention generally relates to a process for converting a less active or slower to initiate catalyst system to a higher activity catalyst system wherein the process comprises contacting a protected N-heterocyclic carbene with a metathesis catalyst and an olefin in the presence of energy. One of the benefits of the invention is that the amount of catalyst required is less than or lowered in the presence of the protected N-heterocyclic carbene as compared to the amount of catalyst required in the absence of the protected N-heterocyclic carbene. The protected N-heterocyclic carbene can be unsaturated or saturated. In addition, the invention describes novel ruthenium initiators and methods of making the same.

Chelating ligand precursors for the preparation of olefin metathesis catalysts are disclosed. The resulting catalysts are air stable monomeric species capable of promoting various metathesis reactions efficiently, which can be recovered from the reaction mixture and reused. Internal olefin compounds, specifically beta-substituted styrenes, are used as ligand precursors. Compared to terminal olefin compounds such as unsubstituted styrenes, the beta-substituted styrenes are easier and less costly to prepare, and more stable since they are less prone to spontaneous polymerization. Methods of preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts without the use of CuCl are disclosed. This eliminates the need for CuCl by replacing it with organic acids, mineral acids, mild oxidants or even water, resulting in high yields of Hoveyda-type metathesis catalysts. The invention provides an efficient method for preparing chelating-carbene metathesis catalysts by reacting a suitable ruthenium complex in high concentrations of the ligand precursors followed by crystallization from an organic solvent.

The invention relates to novel carbene ligands and their incorporated monomeric and resin / polymer linked ruthenium catalysts, which are recyclable and highly active for olefin metathesis reactions. It is disclosed that significant electronic effect of different substituted 2-alkoxybenzylidene ligands on the catalytic activity and stability of corresponding carbene ruthenium complexes, some of novel ruthenium complexes in the invention can be broadly used as catalysts highly efficient for olefin metathesis reactions, particularly in ring-closing (RCM), ring-opening (ROM), ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and cross metathesis (CM) in high yield. The invention also relates to preparation of new ruthenium complexes and the use in metathesis.

The invention provides novel organometallic complexes useful as olefin metathesis catalysts. The complexes have an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand and a chelating carbene ligand associated with a Group 8 transition metal center. The molecular structure of the complexes can be altered so as to provide a substantial latency period. The complexes are particularly useful in catalyzing ring closing metathesis of acyclic olefins and ring opening metathesis polymerization of cyclic olefins.

A catalyst for the polymerization of 1-olefins is disclosed, which comprises (1) a compound of Formula B wherein M is Fe[II], Fe[III], Co[I], Co[II], Co[III], Mn[I], Mn[II], Mn[III], Mn[IV], Ru[II], Ru[III] or Ru[IV]; X represents an atom or group covalently or ionically bonded to the transition metal M; T is the oxidation state of the transition metal M and b is the valency of the atom or group X; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl or substituted heterohydrocarbyl; and when any two or more of R1–R7 are hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl or substituted heterohydrocarbyl, said two or more can be linked to form one or more cyclic substituents; and (2) a further catalyst. Copolymers made using the catalyst having specific physical properties are also disclosed

This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis, and more particularly relates to the synthesis of terminal alkenes from internal alkenes using a cross-metathesis reaction catalyzed by a selected olefin metathesis catalyst. In one embodiment of the invention, for example, a method is provided for synthesizing a terminal olefin, the method comprising contacting an olefinic substrate comprised of at least one internal olefin with ethylene, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, wherein the catalyst is present in an amount that is less than about 1000 ppm relative to the olefinic substrate, and wherein the metathesis catalyst has the structure of formula (II) wherein the various substituents are as defined herein. The invention has utility, for example, in the fields of catalysis, organic synthesis, and industrial chemistry.

Photosensitizers having a formula of RuL1L2 (1) are provided, wherein Ru is ruthenium; L1 and L2 are heterocyclic tridentate ligands. L1 has a formula of (2), and L2 has a formula of G1G2G3 (3), wherein G1 and G3 are selected from the group consisting of formulae (4) to (7), and G2 is selected from the group consisting of formulae (7) and (8). The above-mentioned photosensitizers are suitable to be used as sensitizers for fabrication of high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells.

According to the present invention there is provided a compound in the form of a transition metal compound including a transition metal, a phosphorus containing ligand, and a cyclic organic ligand. The phosphorus containing ligand is a heterocyclic organic compound with a ligating phosphorus atom which ligates with the transition metal, and which ligating phosphorus atom is an atom in the heterocyclic ring structure of the heterocyclic organic compound. The cyclic organic ligand is a cyclic organic compound with a ligating carbon atom in the cyclic ring structure of the cyclic organic compound which ligates with the transition metal by means of a double bound. The invention also relates to a method preparing such a compound and a metathesis reaction wherein such a compound is used as a catalyst.

Improved catalysts useful in a number of organic synthesis reactions such as olefin metathesis and atom or group transfer reactions are made by bringing into contact a multi-coordinated metal complex comprising a multidentate Schiff base ligand, and one or more other ligands, with an acid under conditions such that said acid is able to at least partly cleave a bond between the metal and the multidentate Schiff base ligand of said metal complex, optionally through intermediate protonation of said Schiff base ligand.

A method for the detection of an analyte of interest in a sample, which method comprises the steps of:(1) forming a composition comprising(a) a sample,(b) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of(i) added analyte of interest or an analog of the analyte of interest,(ii) a binding partner of the analyte of interest or its said analog, and(iii) a reactive component capable of binding with (i) or (ii),wherein one of said substances is linked to a label compound having a chemical moiety capable of being induced to luminesce, and(c) a plurality of particles capable of specifically binding with the analyte and / or a substance defined in (b) (i), (b) (ii), or (b) (iii);(2) inducing the label compound to luminesce; and(3) measuring luminescence emitted by the composition to determine the presence of the analyte of interest in the sample.

Organometallic complexes suitable as olefin metathesis catalysts are provided. The complexes are Group 8 transition metal carbenes bearing a cationic substituent and having the general structure (I)wherein M is a Group 8 transition metal, L1 and L2 are neutral electron donor ligands, X1 and X2 are anionic ligands, m is zero or 1, n is zero or 1, and R1, W, Y, and Z are as defined herein. Methods for synthesizing the complexes are also provided, as are methods for using the complexes as olefin metathesis catalysts.

This invention provides metal complexes being useful as catalyst components in metathesis reactions and in reactions involving the transfer of an atom or group to an ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated compound or another reactive substrate and, with respect to a sub-class thereof, for the polymerisation of α-olefins and optionally conjugated dienes, with high activity at moderate tempera-tures. It also provides methods for obtaining polymers with very narrow molecular weight distribution by means of a living reaction. It also provides methods for making said metal complexes and novel intermediates involved in such methods. It further provides derivatives of said metal complexes which are suitable for covalent bonding to a carrier, the product of such covalent bonding being useful as a supported catalyst for heterogeneous catalytic reactions. It also provides a direct one-step synthesis of pyrrole, furan and thiophene compounds from diallyl compounds.

This invention provides metal complexes being useful as catalyst components in metathesis reactions and in reactions involving the transfer of an atom or group to an ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated compound or another reactive substrate and, with respect to a sub-class thereof, for the polymerisation of α-olefins and optionally conjugated dienes, with high activity at moderate tempera-tures. It also provides methods for obtaining polymers with very narrow molecular weight distribution by means of a living reaction. It also provides methods for making said metal complexes and novel intermediates involved in such methods. It further provides derivatives of said metal complexes which are suitable for covalent bonding to a carrier, the product of such covalent bonding being useful as a supported catalyst for heterogeneous catalytic reactions. It also provides a direct one-step synthesis of pyrrole, furan and thiophene compounds from diallyl compounds.

Stable carbene ligands are provided having a carbene center flanked by a quaternary carbon and an amino group, and having utility in the preparation of various transition metal complexes.

Phosphinines of formula (I) can be combined with metal salts to prepare hydroformylation catalysts. The phosphinine complexes have two phosphorus centers that may be substituted with a variety of hetero atoms or alkyl substituents to modify the ligand characteristics of the phosphinine. Phosphinine metal complexes are employed under normal hydroformylation reaction conditions. The preparatory routes to the phosphinine ligands of formula (I) allow for their convenient synthesis.

Disclosed is a 4,4′-dicarboxy-2,2′-bipyridine derived tridentate ligand represented by formula (I):wherein definitions of Y1, Y2, and R are the same as those defined in the specification.Also disclosed are a metal complex containing the aforesaid tridentate ligand and a dye-sensitized solar cell containing the metal complex.

Chiral ruthenium catalysts comprising salen and alkenyl ligands are provided for stereoselective cyclopropanation, and methods of cyclopropanation are provided. The chiral ruthenium catalyst is prepared in situ by combining an alkenyl ligand, a deprotonated chiral salen ligand, and a ruthenium (II) metal. A preferred catalyst is prepared in situ by combining 2,3-dihydro-4-venylbenzofuran, deprotonated 1,2-cyclohexanediamino-N,N′-bis(3,5-di-t-butyl-salicylidene) and RuCl2(p-cymene)]2.

Compositions, containing a ruthenium(III) complex and a heterocycle, methods for their manufacture, medicament containing these compositions and a kit.The invention relates to a composition (A), obtained by reacting a compound of the general formula (I)M3−n−p−2pr[RuX6−n−p−q−2rBn(H2O)p(OH)q(O)r]2r+1  (I)with a compound of the general formula (II)B′(HX′)S.  (II)Furthermore, the invention relates to a composition (B), obtained by mixing a compound of the general formula (III)(B′H)3−n−p−2pr[RuX6−n−p−q−2rBn(H2O)p(OH)q(O)r]2r+1  (III)with a compound of the general formula (IV)MX′.  (IV)

The present invention provides in one aspect a composition having at least one metal complex, such that the metal complex comprises at least one metal atom, at least one first organic ligand comprising at least one triarylamine group, at least one second ligand comprising at least one acidic group, and at least one thiocyanate or isothiocyanate ligand. This composition may be disposed on a semiconductor layer which is further disposed on an electrically conductive surface to provide a dye-sensitized electrode. The dye-sensitized electrode can be assembled together with a counter electrode and a redox electrolyte to provide a dye-sensitized solar cell.

Catalytic complexes including a metal atom having anionic ligands, at least one nucleophilic carbene ligand, and an alkylidene, vinylidene, or allenylidene ligand. The complexes are highly stable to air, moisture and thermal degradation. The complexes are designed to efficiently carry out a variety of olefin metathesis reactions.

Stable carbene ligands are provided having a carbene center flanked by a quaternary carbon and an amino group, and having utility in the preparation of various transition metal complexes.

Panchromatic photo sensitizers having a Formula of ML1L2X were synthesized, wherein M represents ruthenium atom; X represents a monodentate anion; L1 is heterocyclic bidentate ligand having one of formulae listed below:wherein G2 has one of formulae listed below:and L2 is a tridentate ligand having a formula listed below:Substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 of L1 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogens, amino-group alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, halogenated alkyl, phenyl and substituted phenyl group. Substituents R5, R6 and R7 of L2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid and counter anion thereof, sulfonic acid and counter anion thereof, phosphoric acid and counter anion thereof. The above-mentioned photosensitizers are suitable to use as sensitizers for fabrication of high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cell.

The present invention relates to a ruthenium carbonyl complex that is represented by the following Formula (1):RuXY(CO)(L)  (1)(in the Formula (1), X and Y, which may be the same or different from each other, represent an anionic ligand and L represents a tridentate aminodiphosphine ligand which has two phosphino groups and a —NH— group), its production method, and a method for production of alcohols by hydrogenation-reduction of ketones, esters, and lactones using the complex as a catalyst.The ruthenium carbonyl complex of the invention has a high catalytic activity and it can be easily prepared and handled.