Abstract
The synthesis of a series of bis(quadridentate)zirconium(IV) complexes, that can be considered as derivatives of the model complex, bis(N,N'-disalicylidene-l,2-phenylenediaminozirconium (IV), Zr(dsp)2, was conducted in order to produce zirconium coordination complexes with reactive terminal groups that would undergo ligand centered polymerization reactions. The previously reported Zr(dspOH)2 complex and the previously unreported Zr(nitrile)2 (shown below) and Zr(amide)2 complexes were synthesized, purified and characterized by FTIR, *H NMR and elemental analysis. The attempted polymerization reactions of Zr(dspOH)2 with diacid chlorides did not yield the desired linear coordination polymers. The attempted reduction of Zr(nitrile)2 to Zr(amine)2 was not successful via catalytic hydrogenation or chemical reduction methods. The synthesis of these complexes will be discussed.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Zirconium; Chemistry, Inorganic synthesis; Polymers; Polymers
Publication Date
8-1-1994
Document Type
Thesis
Department, Program, or Center
School of Chemistry and Materials Science (COS)
Advisor
Wingsworth, Marie
Recommended Citation
Brodsky, Kathy-Jo, "The Synthesis and characterization of a BIS(4-(3-(4-Phenoxy)Propionitrile))-N,N'-disalicylidene-1,2-phenylenediamino)zirconium(IV),Zr(Nitrile)2 and the attempted sythesis of Zr(Amine)2 and coordination polymers contaning Zr(dspOH)2" (1994). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/6045
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Comments
Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QD181.Z7.B76 1994