QSAR model for ethylene polymerisation catalysed by supported bis(imino)pyridine iron complexes

V. L. Cruz, J. Martinez, J. Martinez-Salazar, J. Ramos, M. L. Reyes, A. Toro-Labbe, S. Gutierrez-Oliva

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Abstract

We present a quantitative structure-activity relationship study performed over a set of bis(imino)pyridine iron catalyst used for olefin polymerisation. The experimental results were previously obtained by our research group. The structural variability of this catalyst set is mainly focused on the substituents of the aryl rings. We managed to find a statistically robust model which correlates the experimentally determined polymer's molecular weight with the steric and electrostatic fields. As a result the main contribution comes from the steric contribution which amounts up to 75% of the model. The predictive capability of the model was successfully probed with a test set of catalyst reported in the literature by other research group.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7672-7678
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer
Volume48
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Dec 2007

Keywords

  • 3D-QSAR
  • Bis(imino)pyridine iron catalyst
  • Ethylene polymerisation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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