From synthesis to chemical reactivity of supported d0 complexes. Part 2. Reactivity of silica-anchored alkylzirconium complexes. An attempt toward functionaltzation of alkanes

Abstract

Silica-anchored alkyl zirconium complexes [Zr]_s–R (R = cyclooctyl, Pr or Me) have been generated by reaction of [Zr]_s–H complexes with the relevant alkanes. Their stoichiometric reactivity towards molecules such as carbon monoxide and olefins was studied in order to estimate the potential of such systems to activate and functionalize alkanes catalytically.