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Tetraalkyl phosphonium substituted phosphine and amine transition metal complexes

Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1980-01-23
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 2000-01-23
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Abstract

Abstract Complexes of the formula [(R.sub.2 DQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g ·(MX n ) s are disclosed in which R is selected from an alkyl group containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene group and an alkylene group the carbon chain of which is interrupted by an ether oxygen or phenylene group, wherein the alkylene group contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; D is a member selected from P and N; Z - is an anion; M is a Group VIII metal; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal; b times g is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3. Processes of using such complexes are also disclosed.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alexis A. Oswald

Bibliographic Details

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CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J31/00; B01J31/16; B01J31/1616; B01J31/18; B01J31/1805; B01J31/24; B01J31/2404; C; C07; C07C; C07C45/00; C07C45/49; C07C45/50; B01J2231/00; B01J2231/30; B01J2231/32; B01J2231/321; B01J2531/00; B01J2531/80; B01J2531/82; B01J2531/822; B01J2531/84; B01J2531/845; B01J31/02; B01J31/0234; B01J31/0255; B01J31/0267; B01J31/0268

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim 166 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 DQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; D represents a member selected from P and N atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene group, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; b times g is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 166 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 DQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; D represents a member selected from P and N atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene group, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; b times g is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 157 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g (.MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein the alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic liquid satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times b is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 157 words
A complex of the formula [(R.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g (.MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein the alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic liquid satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times b is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 165 words
A complex of the formula [R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ] b (MX n ) s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times s is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 165 words
A complex of the formula [R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ] b (MX n ) s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; g times s is 1 to 6; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 145 words
A complex of the formula [(R 2 PQ) b P + R 1 4-b Z - ] g [M(CO)H] s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; b times g is 1 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 145 words
A complex of the formula [(R 2 PQ) b P + R 1 4-b Z - ] g [M(CO)H] s wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; b times g is 1 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 12 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein M is Co or Rh.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 10 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein M is Rh.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 13 words
A complex according to claim 4, wherein Z - is an aluminosilicate anion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 122 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]RhX.sub.n wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups; wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; and n is 2 to 6.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 122 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]RhX.sub.n wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups; wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; and n is 2 to 6.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 16 words
A complex according to claim 7 of the formula [Ph.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.14 P.sup.+ (C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.3 Clay.sup.- ]Rh(CO)H.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 49 words
A complex according to claim 2 of the formula [(Ar.sub.2 PQ).sub.b P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.4-b Z.sup.- ].sub.g.(RhX.sub.n).sub.s wherein Ar is an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms and wherein Q, b, R 1 , Z - , g, X, n and s are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 28 words
A complex according to claim 2 of the formula (Ar.sub.2 PQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.-).sub.3 Rh(CO)H wherein Ar, Q, R 1 and Z - are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 42 words
A complex according to claim 2 of the formula [Ph.sub.2 P--CH.sub.2 --.sub.m P.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.3 Rh(CO)H wherein Ph represents phenyl, m is an integer of from 1 to 30, and R 1 and Z - are as defined in claim 2.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 15 words
A complex according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Z - is a non-coordinating anion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 10 words
A complex according to claim 12 of the formula ##STR25##
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 144 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 NQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.g (MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; Z - is an anion; g is 1 to 6; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 144 words
A complex of the formula [R.sub.2 NQP.sup.+ R.sup.1.sub.3 Z.sup.- ].sub.g (MX.sub.n).sub.s wherein R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and an aryl group containing from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is a divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; Z - is an anion; g is 1 to 6; M represents a Group VIII metal atom; X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M; n is 2 to 6; and s is 1 to 3.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 136 words
The complex of claim 1 wherein said X is an anion or organic ligand satisfying the coordination sites of the metal M, selected from the group consisting of H - , alkyl - , aryl - , substituted aryl - , CF 3 - , C 2 F 5 - , CN - , N 3 - , COR - (wherein R is alkyl or aryl), acetate, acetylacetonate, SO 4 2- , PF 6 - , NO 2 - , NO 3 - , O 2 - , CH 3 O - , CH 2 ═CHCH 2 - , CO, C 6 H 5 CN, CH 3 CN, NO, NH 3 , pyridine, (C 4 H 9 ) 3 P, (C 2 H 5 ) 3 N, chelating olefins, diolefins and triolefins, tetrahydrofuran, and triphenyl phosphine.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 118 words
A complex of the formula (R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ) 3 .Rh(CO)H wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Q is divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; and M represents a Group VIII metal atom.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 118 words
A complex of the formula (R 2 PQP + R 1 3 Z - ) 3 .Rh(CO)H wherein each R is independently selected from an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Q is divalent organic radical selected from an alkylene radical and an alkylene radical the carbon chain of which is interrupted with ether oxygen or phenylene groups, wherein said alkylene radical contains from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R 1 represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein said R 1 groups can be the same or different; b is an integer of from 1 to 4; Z - is an anion; and M represents a Group VIII metal atom.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 13 words
The complex of claim 17 wherein Z - is an ion exchange resin.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 12 words
The complex of claim 17 wherein Z - is an aluminosilicate anion.

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