| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1335848 | Polyhedron | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The reaction of the ring-expanded N-heterocyclic carbenes (RE-NHCs) with [ZnMe2] affords the structurally characterised complexes [(6-Mes)ZnMe2] (1) and [(7-Mes)ZnMe2] (2). The activity of the two complexes, along with that of the free carbenes, for the ring-opening polymerisation of rac-lactide has been probed. Even for such strongly σ-donating carbenes, dissociation from the metal centre cannot be ruled out.
Graphical abstractThe activity of ring-expanded N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of zinc for the ring-opening polymerisation of rac-lactide has been probed alongside that of the free carbenes.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
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Authors
Lee R. Collins, Louise A. Moffat, Mary F. Mahon, Matthew D. Jones, Michael K. Whittlesey,