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Process for modifying the rac/meso ratio in a metallocene compound

US5892077A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/943
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

It is possible to modify the rac/meso ratio of a rac/meso mixture in a stereorigid, bridged metallocene compound by subjecting a rac/meso isomeric mixture directly obtained from the synthesis to selective decomposition of the undesired isomer in the presence of compounds having either acidic hydrogen atoms or reactive halogen atoms. This process allows to prepare chiral metallocenes in their pure racemic or meso isomeric form.

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