Session: Organometallic Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterization - Early Transition Metals:

Tetraazamacrocycles represent a unique class of coordinating ligands with a variety of uses in fields like catalysis. One notable use is the Mn-catalyzed disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide into water and molecular oxygen. However, these metal complexes are subject to decomposition by reagents employed in these catalytic systems, such as the formation of N-oxides and mu-oxo bridges. Additionally, the homogeneous nature of the catalyst precludes regeneration. Therefore, a new class of metallopolymers were prepared from vinyl-decorated pyridinophane monomers through an ethylene polymerization-type reaction using a Ni-diimine catalyst. In essence, the macrocycles themselves form the backbone of the polymer. The synthetic preparation and characterization of both the monomeric complexes and novel polymer systems will be discussed.

Kayla Green

Texas Christian University

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